Summary:
The city of Carmi, Illinois is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The schools in this area serve a relatively high-need student population, with high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients across the district.
Among the standout schools in Carmi are Washington Attendance Center, a middle school with particularly strong performance in English Language Arts, and Carmi White County Junior High School, which is ranked in the top 27% of Illinois middle schools and has maintained a 4-star rating. Additionally, Jefferson Attendance Center, an elementary school, stands out for its exceptional math performance, with 90.5% of 3rd graders proficient or better.
While the district has some high-performing schools, there are also areas for improvement. The district-wide chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% is quite high, and per-student spending varies significantly, from $11,074 at Carmi White County Junior High to $16,316 at Lincoln Attendance Center. By identifying and replicating best practices from the higher-performing schools, and addressing attendance and funding challenges, the Carmi-White County CUSD 5 district can work to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.
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