Summary:
The city of Du Quoin, Illinois is home to three schools serving students from elementary through high school: Du Quoin Elementary School, Du Quoin High School, and Du Quoin Middle School. The data reveals a mixed picture, with one standout middle school but some underperforming elementary and high schools in the Du Quoin CUSD 300 district.
Du Quoin Middle School stands out as a higher-performing school, ranking 407 out of 1,368 Illinois middle schools in 2024-2025 and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperformed the district and state averages in English Language Arts proficiency across all grade levels and maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.9 in 2023-2024. In contrast, Du Quoin Elementary School and Du Quoin High School appear to be struggling, with lower test scores and rankings compared to the district and state averages.
Across the district, there are some concerning trends, such as a chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% in 2024-2025, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 45.62% at Du Quoin High School to 56.14% at Du Quoin Elementary School, suggest that the district may be facing socioeconomic challenges that could be impacting student performance. The data highlights areas where the schools and district can focus their efforts to improve, such as increasing proficiency in Mathematics, addressing chronic absenteeism, and supporting the needs of economically disadvantaged students.
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