Summary:
The city of Kankakee, Illinois is home to 11 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The schools in this area serve a predominantly low-income population, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Overall, the schools in the Kankakee School District 111 are struggling to provide a high-quality education, with student performance significantly below state averages on standardized tests.
One standout school in the region is Limestone Middle School, which is part of the Herscher CUSD 2 district. This school ranks significantly higher than the other schools in the Kankakee area, with 62.9% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 48.5% proficient or better in Mathematics. In contrast, the other schools in the Kankakee district have much lower academic performance, with only 23.7% of 11th-grade students at Kankakee High School proficient or better in English Language Arts.
The data also reveals high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools in the Kankakee district, ranging from 25.4% to 25.4%. This, combined with the high poverty levels and low academic performance, suggests that the district is facing significant challenges in providing a quality education to its students. Addressing these underlying issues will be crucial for the Kankakee School District 111 to improve student outcomes and better serve the community.
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