Summary:
The Wilmington CUSD 209U district in Illinois serves 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of strong and struggling academic performance across the district, with the Wilmington Middle School consistently ranking among the top middle schools in the state, while the Wilmington High School has struggled with low test scores.
The Wilmington Middle School stands out with its 4-star rating and strong student performance, with 69.9% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 61.2% in Science. In contrast, the Wilmington High School has only 15.5% of students proficient or better in Math and 21.6% in English Language Arts on the SAT, well below state averages. The L J Stevens Intermediate School also performs well, with 45% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts.
The district as a whole faces challenges, with a significant population of students from low-income families and relatively high chronic absenteeism rates. These factors may be contributing to the disparities in academic performance across the schools. While the district spends in line with state averages and has reasonable class sizes, addressing the needs of disadvantaged students and improving outcomes at the high school level will be crucial for the district's overall success.
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