Summary:
The city of Coal City, Illinois is home to a strong school district, Coal City CUSD 1, which operates 5 schools serving students from early childhood through high school. The district is ranked 146 out of 811 in Illinois and rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating a cohesive and high-performing educational system.
Within the district, Coal City Middle School stands out as an exceptional performer, consistently ranking among the top middle schools in the state. The school boasts impressive test scores, with 82% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 60.3% in Mathematics. Meanwhile, Coal City High School also performs well above the state average, with 62% proficiency in English Language Arts, 50% in Mathematics, and 51.8% in Science for 11th graders, as well as a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 89%.
However, the district faces some challenges, including a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% across all schools. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch ranges from 30.09% at Coal City High School to 39.63% at Coal City Intermediate School, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. The district may need to consider the impact of these socioeconomic factors and allocate resources accordingly to support student success.
Thank you for your feedback!