Summary:
The city of Havana, Illinois is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Havana CUSD 126 school district. While the schools have shown some strengths, such as a strong graduation rate at Havana High School, they also face challenges in maintaining consistent academic performance across grade levels and subject areas.
Havana Junior High School stands out as a top performer, ranking in the top 40% of Illinois middle schools and outpacing the district and state averages in 8th grade ELA proficiency. However, the school struggles with math proficiency, with only 30.9% of students scoring proficient or better. In contrast, Havana High School has seen its performance decline, dropping from a 3-star to a 2-star rating on SchoolDigger, and performing below the state average in ELA, math, and science proficiency.
Across the district, the schools face challenges related to high rates of poverty, with 47.71% to 58.65% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and elevated chronic absenteeism rates of 25.4%, significantly above the state average. These socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the inconsistent academic performance observed within and across the schools. While the district maintains relatively low student-teacher ratios, targeted interventions may be needed to address the disparities in proficiency levels and ensure all students in Havana, Illinois receive a high-quality education.
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