Summary:
The city of Canton, Illinois is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Canton Union School District 66. The data reveals a mix of standout and underperforming schools, with notable differences in academic achievement and school climate metrics across the district.
Lincoln Elementary School stands out as the top-performing school, with the highest proficiency rates in both English Language Arts (61.8%) and Mathematics (57.9%) compared to the other elementary schools and the district average. In contrast, Eastview Elementary had significantly lower proficiency rates, with only 25.7% of students proficient in ELA. The district-wide test scores are generally below state averages, suggesting a need for improvement in academic achievement.
Chronic absenteeism is a concern across all schools, ranging from 25.4% to 25.4%, which likely impacts student learning and performance. Additionally, the schools have relatively high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. While Canton High School has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 89% and a low dropout rate of 2.4%, its test scores are mixed, with proficiency rates below the state average in some subjects.
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