Summary:
The city of Forsyth, Illinois is home to one elementary school, Maroa-Forsyth Grade School, which serves students from the Maroa Forsyth CUSD 2 district. This standout school consistently outperforms the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels, ranking it in the top 27% of Illinois elementary schools.
Maroa-Forsyth Grade School has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years, indicating its commitment to providing a high-quality education. The school's proficiency rates in ELA and Math exceed the state averages, and it spends $9,693 per student, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 16.3, suggesting smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students.
Despite the school's academic excellence, it faces some challenges, including a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%. Additionally, the school has a 35.5% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. These factors may require targeted interventions and support to ensure continued success and address any equity concerns.
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