Summary:
The city of Brimfield, Illinois is home to two schools - Brimfield Grade School, an elementary school, and Brimfield High School. These schools are part of the Brimfield CUSD 309 district.
Based on the data, Brimfield High School appears to be the standout school in the district, consistently ranking in the top 100 high schools in Illinois over the past three years and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the most recent two years. In contrast, Brimfield Grade School has a lower 3-star rating and a ranking that has declined from the top 721 to the top 983 elementary schools in the state over the same time period. Brimfield High School students outperform the state averages in all tested subjects, while Brimfield Grade School students lag behind in Mathematics, especially in the upper grades.
Both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, around 25% for the 2024-2025 school year. However, Brimfield High School has a strong 89% four-year graduation rate and a low 2.4% dropout rate. Socioeconomic factors may also play a role, as Brimfield Grade School has a higher percentage of students eligible for free/reduced-price lunch compared to Brimfield High School. The data suggests the need for further investigation and targeted interventions to address the performance and attendance challenges at Brimfield Grade School.
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