Silvis School District 34

The Silvis School District 34 in Illinois serves two schools - George O Barr School, an elementary school, and Northeast Junior High School, a middle school. While both schools have relatively low performance metrics compared to state averages, there are no clear standout schools in the district.

Academically, both George O Barr School and Northeast Junior High School struggle, with significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math compared to the state. George O Barr School has only 22.2% and 11.4% of students proficient or better in ELA and Math, respectively, while Northeast Junior High School has 31.2% proficient or better in ELA and just 6.1% in Math. However, the schools perform better in Science, with George O Barr School at 31.6% proficient or better and Northeast Junior High School at 45.5%.

Chronic absenteeism is a major concern, with George O Barr School at 34.3% and Northeast Junior High School even higher at 42.5%. Both schools also serve a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 63.16% and 58.91% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, respectively. Despite relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios, the schools' academic performance remains consistently low, indicating that the challenges they face may be more complex than just funding and resources.