Summary:
The Sycamore CUSD 427 district in Illinois serves students from 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole performs above the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics, but there is significant variation in performance across the individual schools.
North Elementary School stands out as a top performer, ranking in the top 20% of Illinois elementary schools with strong test scores and low chronic absenteeism. In contrast, South Prairie Elementary and West Elementary struggle, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages. Sycamore High School is a strong performer, ranking in the top 25% of Illinois high schools with a high graduation rate and solid test scores.
The data also reveals significant disparities in student demographics and economic status across the schools, with the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch ranging from 16.27% at North Grove Elementary to 50.59% at West Elementary. This suggests the need for the district to address the impact of poverty on educational outcomes and provide targeted support to the lower-performing schools.
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