Summary:
The city of Carol Stream, Illinois is home to 9 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and underperforming schools, highlighting both areas of strength and opportunities for improvement within the district.
Glenbard North High School, the only high school in the data set, stands out for its strong performance, ranking in the top 20% of Illinois high schools with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a 89% 4-year graduation rate and a low 2.4% dropout rate, exceeding district and state averages. In contrast, Carol Stream Elementary and Western Trails Elementary lag behind the district and state in both English Language Arts and Math proficiency, suggesting potential inequities in educational opportunities and resources across the district.
Among the standout schools, Spring Trail Elementary and Roy De Shane Elementary consistently perform in the top 25% of Illinois elementary schools, with strong test scores and lower rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch recipients compared to the district and state. However, the district as a whole, including Glenbard Township HSD 87 and CCSD 93, has mixed performance compared to state averages, suggesting the need for a closer examination of district-level policies, practices, and resource allocation to ensure equitable outcomes for all students.
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