Summary:
The city of Berwyn, Illinois is home to 13 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school. These schools serve a diverse student population and face a range of academic and socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the data.
Among the standout schools in Berwyn, Lincoln Middle School stands out with the highest performance on English Language Arts (ELA) assessments, with 60.1% of students proficient or better across all grades. Piper School also demonstrates strong performance in both ELA (56.5% proficient) and Math (42.9% proficient), outpacing the district and state averages. Additionally, Heritage Middle School has the highest Math proficiency rates among the middle schools, with 40.8% of students proficient or better across all grades.
However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district, with some schools significantly outperforming the district and state averages, while others lag behind. Additionally, the schools in Berwyn face high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 25.4% to 25.4%, which is significantly higher than the state average. The district also grapples with high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 53.65% to 83.65%, indicating the socioeconomic challenges faced by many students. Addressing these disparities and supporting the diverse needs of the Berwyn community will be crucial for improving educational outcomes in the area.
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