Summary:
The city of DeKalb, Illinois is home to 7 elementary schools that are part of the DeKalb CUSD 428 district. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and face significant challenges, with the district ranked 767 out of 811 districts in Illinois and rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
Among the schools, Jefferson Elementary School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the best elementary schools in the state. Jefferson has significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages, as well as the highest science proficiency and the lowest student-teacher ratio. However, the other schools in the district struggle, with chronic absenteeism rates across all schools reaching 25.4%, well above the state average.
The data reveals wide disparities in academic performance and resources within the district. While Jefferson Elementary excels, schools like Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary and Tyler Elementary have proficiency rates well below state averages. Additionally, the high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 62.92% to 83.28%, indicate that these schools serve economically disadvantaged populations, which likely contributes to the academic challenges they face.
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