Summary:
The city of Chillicothe, Illinois is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Il Valley Central Unified School District 321. The data reveals a mix of academic performance across the schools, with some standouts and areas for improvement.
Mossville Elementary School and Chillicothe Junior High are the top performers, consistently ranking among the best schools in the state and maintaining 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger. These schools have significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, South Elementary and Chillicothe Elementary Center have more mixed performance, with some grades and subjects exceeding the district and state, while others lag behind.
The data also reveals some district-wide challenges, such as a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools have a wide range of free/reduced lunch recipients, from 42.84% at Il Valley Central High School to 54.78% at Chillicothe Elementary Center, indicating varying levels of economic disadvantage among the student populations. Despite these differences, the data does not show a clear correlation between per-student spending and academic outcomes, suggesting that factors beyond just district-level resources and policies may be influencing student success.
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