Summary:
The city of Champaign, Illinois, is home to 17 schools, including 12 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools, all part of the Champaign CUSD 4 district. The data reveals a wide range of performance among the schools, with some, like South Side Elementary School and Central High School, consistently outperforming others, such as Washington Elementary School and Garden Hills Elementary School.
South Side Elementary School stands out with its 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and strong performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with 58.6% and 60.7% of students proficient or better, respectively, across all grades. Central High School also impresses with its 4-star rating and high achievement in ACT English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, outperforming the district and state averages. In contrast, International Prep Academy, a specialized school focused on international and multilingual education, has mixed results, with stronger performance in English Language Arts than Mathematics.
Across the district, the data reveals concerning trends, such as a consistently high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% and significant variations in spending per student, ranging from $15,452 at Champaign Early Childhood Center to $19,497 at Kenwood Elementary School. These insights highlight the need for targeted interventions and further investigation to address equity concerns and support student success throughout the Champaign school district.
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