Summary:
The 61570 zip code is home to two schools, Lowpoint-Washburn Elementary School and Lowpoint-Washburn Junior Senior High School, both part of the Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21 district. While the elementary school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years, the high school has experienced fluctuations, with both schools facing challenges in areas like chronic absenteeism and academic performance.
Lowpoint-Washburn Elementary School has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 22.7% and its English Language Arts proficiency rates are below the state average, though its 5th-grade ELA proficiency is higher than the district and state. In contrast, the school's Mathematics proficiency rates are significantly lower, with only 9.5% of 4th graders proficient. The high school, Lowpoint-Washburn Junior Senior High School, also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.5% and a 4-year graduation rate below the state average. While its English Language Arts proficiency rates on the SAT are closer to the state average, its Mathematics proficiency rates are alarmingly low, with only 7.7% of 11th graders proficient.
Both schools have a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student performance. The difference in spending per student between the elementary and high school may indicate different resource allocation priorities within the district, which could be an area for further analysis and consideration. Overall, the data highlights the need for the district to closely examine the factors contributing to the observed trends and disparities, with a focus on addressing chronic absenteeism, improving academic performance, and supporting the unique needs of the student population.
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