Summary:
The city of Amboy, Illinois is home to three schools serving students from elementary through high school: Amboy Central Elementary School, Amboy High School, and Amboy Junior High School. These schools are part of the Amboy CUSD 272 district.
Of the three schools, Amboy Central Elementary stands out as the academic leader, consistently ranking in the top 25-30% of Illinois elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics exceed both district and state averages. In contrast, Amboy High School and Amboy Junior High struggle academically, with lower rankings, ratings, and proficiency rates in core subjects.
Across the district, high chronic absenteeism rates of 25.4% are a concern, potentially contributing to the academic challenges. While spending per student and student-teacher ratios are comparable across the schools, the district serves a population with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, ranging from 44.5% to 49.3%. Addressing attendance issues and providing targeted support for economically disadvantaged students could be important strategies for improving outcomes across the Amboy school district.
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