Summary:
The city of Beecher, Illinois is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Beecher Elementary School, Beecher High School, and Beecher Junior High School. These schools are part of the Beecher CUSD 200U district and have a range of academic performance, with some standout schools and areas for improvement.
Beecher High School is a standout, ranking 189 out of 698 Illinois high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts an impressive 89% four-year graduation rate and a relatively low 2.4% dropout rate. Meanwhile, Beecher Elementary School consistently performs well, with 75.2% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 45.5% proficient or better in Mathematics, both exceeding state averages.
However, the district as a whole faces a concerning issue of high chronic absenteeism, with all three schools reporting rates around 25.4%, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, while Beecher Junior High School excels in English Language Arts, its Mathematics proficiency rates are lower than the state average, suggesting an area for improvement. The district's spending per student, ranging from $13,773 to $14,466, is higher than the state average, and the student-teacher ratios are relatively small, indicating a focus on providing resources and support for students.
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