Summary:
The 62824 zip code area in Illinois is home to 3 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Clay City CUSD 10 district. However, these schools appear to be consistently underperforming compared to state averages across key metrics like test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism.
On standardized tests, the Clay City Elementary School, Clay City Junior High School, and Clay City High School all have significantly lower proficiency rates than the state average, with only 11.1% of 3rd graders at the elementary school meeting or exceeding standards in ELA. The high school's SAT performance is also concerning, with just 6.3% of 11th graders meeting or exceeding standards in ELA.
Beyond academics, the schools in this area face other challenges as well. The four-year graduation rate at Clay City High School is 79.2%, lower than the state average, and the dropout rate is 2.9%. Additionally, these schools serve a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.59% at the high school to 65.38% at the elementary school, suggesting significant socioeconomic challenges. Chronic absenteeism is also a concern, with rates as high as 38.7% at the high school.
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