Summary:
The city of Carbondale, Illinois is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from preschool through 12th grade. The schools in this area display a mix of academic performance, with some standout schools like Giant City Elementary School consistently performing above state and district averages, while others struggle to meet benchmarks.
Giant City Elementary and Unity Point Elementary are the top-performing schools in the area, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state and district averages. In contrast, Thomas Elementary and Parrish Elementary struggle, with proficiency rates well below the state and district averages.
Across the district, the data reveals significant performance gaps, with a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement. The high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% is also a concern, and the wide range in spending per student, from $12,017 to $21,030, raises questions about the equity of resource allocation. Carbondale Community High School has a relatively strong graduation rate of 89.0%, but its test scores are mixed, with room for improvement in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.
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