Summary:
The County of Winnebago School District 320 in Illinois is home to two middle schools: South Beloit Junior High School and Blackhawk Elementary School. While South Beloit Junior High School outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Science, it struggles significantly in mathematics. Blackhawk Elementary School, on the other hand, underperforms the district and state in all subject areas, particularly in mathematics.
South Beloit Junior High School has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 33.1%, which is significantly above the state average. This could be a contributing factor to the school's academic challenges. Additionally, the school has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a more economically disadvantaged population. In contrast, Blackhawk Elementary School has a relatively lower chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4%.
The data also reveals a difference in resource allocation, with South Beloit Junior High School spending $14,274 per student, while Blackhawk Elementary School spends $11,972 per student. This disparity in funding may contribute to the observed performance gaps between the two schools. Overall, the analysis highlights the need for further investigation into the factors contributing to the academic disparities within the County of Winnebago School District 320, in order to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.
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