Summary:
The city of Effingham, Illinois is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Effingham CUSD 40 district. The schools in this area show a mix of performance, with Effingham High School standing out as a top performer, while other schools like Central Grade School also demonstrate strong academic results.
Effingham High School has consistently ranked in the top half of Illinois high schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in 2023-2024. The school boasts a 89% graduation rate and a low 2.4% dropout rate. Academically, Effingham High School students perform above the state average in English Language Arts, with 54.1% proficient or better on the ACT, compared to the 51.7% state average. However, the school's math scores are closer to the state average. In contrast, South Side Grade School has a higher rate of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 66.79%, suggesting a larger population of economically disadvantaged students.
Across the district, the schools generally maintain a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating a relatively aligned curriculum and instructional practices. However, the district-wide chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% is significantly higher than the state average, which is an area that the district may want to investigate and address. Additionally, while the schools perform well in English Language Arts, there is room for improvement in math, as the scores tend to be closer to or below the state average in this subject area.
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