Summary:
School District 45 in DuPage County, Illinois serves 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools and 2 middle schools. The district as a whole is ranked 435 out of 813 school districts in Illinois and is rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Ardmore Elementary School stands out as a top performer, ranking 224 out of 2,067 Illinois elementary schools and rated 4 out of 5 stars. It significantly outperforms the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, and has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (14.8%) among the elementary schools. Westmore Elementary School is another high-performing school, ranking 466 out of 2,067 Illinois elementary schools and rated 4 out of 5 stars, with above-average test scores and a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate.
In contrast, the middle schools, particularly Jefferson Middle School, struggle with Mathematics proficiency, with only 12.4% of students proficient or better district-wide. Chronic absenteeism rates also vary significantly, ranging from 14.8% at Ardmore Elementary to 32.9% at Stevenson School. The district's overall chronic absenteeism rate is concerning, with several schools exceeding 20%. Additionally, the wide range in free and reduced lunch rates, from 19.36% at Ardmore Elementary to 56.88% at York Center Elementary, indicates a diverse population with varying levels of economic disadvantage within the district.
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