Summary:
The 61911 zip code area is home to two schools - Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond High School and Arthur Grade School, both part of the Arthur CUSD 305 district. While the high school maintains a strong 87.7% four-year graduation rate, the grade school stands out as a top performer, ranking 614 out of 2,067 Illinois elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Arthur Grade School consistently outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts proficiency across all grade levels, with 53.4% of students scoring proficient or better. The school also boasts a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 18.6%. In contrast, Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond High School's academic performance lags behind the state averages in both mathematics and English Language Arts on the SAT, despite the school's strong science proficiency and graduation rate.
Both schools serve a significant population of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high-need student population. However, Arthur Grade School's ability to outperform the district and state in several academic areas suggests that the school may have effective strategies in place to support its students. The data also shows that Arthur Grade School has steadily improved its statewide ranking, moving from 912th in 2021-2022 to 614th in 2023-2024, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement.
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