Summary:
The city of Herrin, Illinois is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all serving the Herrin CUSD 4 district. The data reveals a mixed picture, with one elementary school, Herrin C U S D 4 Elementary School, standing out as a consistent high performer, while the district as a whole faces challenges with high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients and chronic absenteeism.
Herrin C U S D 4 Elementary School has consistently high performance, ranking in the top 30% of Illinois elementary schools over the past 3 years. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly above the state averages, and it has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate. In contrast, Herrin High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, but maintains a 4-star rating and has a strong graduation rate and low dropout rate, despite its proficiency rates in core subjects being below state averages.
The district-wide chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% is significantly higher than the state average, and all the schools in the district have very high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 58.77% to 70.46%. This suggests the district serves a predominantly low-income student population, which may present unique challenges and require targeted support. Addressing these issues could help improve overall academic outcomes for the students in the Herrin school district.
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