Summary:
The 62618 zip code area is home to two underperforming schools - Beardstown Junior/Senior High School and Gard Elementary School, both part of the Beardstown CUSD 15 district. These schools struggle across a variety of metrics, including low test scores, poor graduation rates, and low school rankings compared to state averages.
Beardstown Junior/Senior High School is ranked 577 out of 697 Illinois high schools and has a 1-star rating, while Gard Elementary School is ranked 1,914 out of 2,067 Illinois elementary schools and has a 0-star rating. Both schools have significantly lower proficiency rates on standardized assessments than the state averages, ranging from 2.7% to 19.3% proficient or better. Additionally, Beardstown Junior/Senior High School has a 75.7% four-year graduation rate and a 4.0% dropout rate, which are concerning statistics.
The high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at both schools, 65.49% at Beardstown Junior/Senior High School and 73.57% at Gard Elementary School, indicate that the schools serve a predominantly low-income population. While the per-student spending and student-teacher ratios suggest adequate resources, the schools' poor academic performance suggests that the resources may not be effectively utilized or targeted to address the specific needs of the student population. Addressing the challenges faced by these schools will likely require a comprehensive approach to improve educational outcomes for the community.
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