Summary:
The Sycamore CUSD 427 school district in Illinois is home to 5 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. The data reveals significant variations in academic performance, student demographics, and resource allocation among these schools, with some standouts and others struggling to meet benchmarks.
North Grove Elementary School and North Elementary School are the top-performing schools in the district. North Elementary is ranked 386th out of 2,067 Illinois elementary schools and achieved a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, the highest in the district. It consistently outperformed the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency. In contrast, West Elementary School struggled across multiple subject areas and grade levels, ranking 1,095th out of 2,067 Illinois elementary schools.
The data also highlights significant disparities in student demographics and resource allocation among the schools. The free and reduced-price lunch rates, a proxy for socioeconomic status, ranged from 16.27% at North Grove Elementary to 50.59% at West Elementary. Additionally, per-student spending and student-teacher ratios varied across the schools, which may contribute to the observed differences in academic performance. These insights underscore the importance of closely examining individual school data within the Sycamore CUSD 427 district to identify areas of strength and opportunities for improvement.
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