Summary:
The city of Hardin, Illinois is home to two schools - Calhoun Elementary/Junior High School and Calhoun High School, both part of the Calhoun CUSD 40 district. While the elementary/junior high school performs relatively well on certain grade-level assessments, both schools have seen declining academic performance in recent years, with proficiency rates below state averages in key subjects.
Calhoun Elementary/Junior High School stands out for its strong performance on 3rd grade English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments, as well as 5th grade science, outpacing state averages. However, the school's statewide ranking has dropped over the past three years, indicating a need for improvement in overall academic outcomes. Calhoun High School maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate and low dropout rate, but its performance on standardized tests, including the ACT, PreACT Secure, and SAT, is below state averages, suggesting potential gaps in student preparedness for college-level work.
Both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, which can negatively impact student learning and achievement. Additionally, the schools have similar per-student spending and student-teacher ratios, suggesting that funding and resources may not be the primary driver of the observed performance differences. Further analysis may be needed to understand how these resources are being utilized and allocated to support student success in the Hardin, Illinois school system.
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