Winthrop Harbor School District 1

The Winthrop Harbor School District 1 in Illinois serves two schools - Westfield School, an elementary school, and North Prairie Junior High, a middle school. While both schools face challenges, the data suggests North Prairie Junior High is the stronger performing school overall.

North Prairie Junior High outperforms Westfield School on several key metrics, including a higher statewide ranking, better test scores, and a lower chronic absenteeism rate. North Prairie's 6th grade students stand out, with 50% proficient or better in ELA, significantly higher than the district and state averages. In contrast, Westfield School has struggled with low test scores, particularly in 3rd grade ELA where only 10.8% of students are proficient or better.

Both schools have high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, around 48-49%, indicating a student population facing socioeconomic challenges. The high chronic absenteeism rates, especially at Westfield School, are also concerning and likely have a negative impact on student learning and achievement. To improve student outcomes, the district may need to implement targeted strategies to address these issues and work to close the performance gap between the two schools.