Summary:
The city of Hampshire, Illinois is home to 5 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Community Unit School District 300 (CUSD 300). While the district as a whole is ranked 433 out of 811 school districts in Illinois and rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, a few schools within the district stand out for their strong performance.
Hampshire High School is the top-performing school in the district, ranked 138 out of 699 Illinois high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 89% and a low dropout rate of 2.4%, while also outperforming the district and state averages in test scores for 11th grade ACT/SAT and 9th/10th grade PreACT Secure. In contrast, the elementary and middle schools in the district show more mixed performance, with some schools excelling in certain subjects and grades, while others struggle to meet the district and state averages.
Among the elementary schools, Hampshire Elementary School stands out, ranked 506 out of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics on the IAR tests, with the highest proficiency rates among the elementary schools. However, the district as a whole faces challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, which may be impacting student learning and achievement.
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