Summary:
The city of Cerro Gordo, Illinois is home to two schools: Cerro Gordo Elementary School and Cerro Gordo Junior and Senior High School, both part of the Cerro Gordo CUSD 100 district. The data reveals some standout performance and areas for improvement across these schools.
Cerro Gordo Junior and Senior High School is a standout, ranking 157 out of 698 Illinois high schools in 2024-2025 and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school achieved a strong 89.0% four-year graduation rate and demonstrated high proficiency rates in English Language Arts, with 76.6% of all students scoring proficient or better. In contrast, Cerro Gordo Elementary School maintained a consistent 3-star rating over the past three years, though it showed relatively high proficiency rates in 4th and 5th grade English Language Arts at 70.4% and 67.6%, respectively.
Both schools face challenges, such as a high 25.4% chronic absenteeism rate. Additionally, Cerro Gordo Elementary School has a higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 47.08%, compared to 37.27% at the junior/senior high school. This suggests the elementary school may require additional support and resources to address potential socioeconomic factors impacting its student population. Overall, the data provides a comprehensive overview of the schools in Cerro Gordo, highlighting their strengths, areas for improvement, and the potential factors influencing their performance.
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