Summary:
The city of La Grange, Illinois is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals stark differences in academic performance across these schools, with Lyons Township High School and the elementary schools of Ogden Ave, Pleasantdale, and Cossitt Ave standing out as top performers.
Lyons Township High School is the clear standout, ranking 20th out of 699 Illinois high schools and earning a 5-star rating. The school boasts exceptional academic outcomes, with over 54% of 11th graders proficient or better in both SAT Math and English Language Arts. In contrast, the middle school (Wm F Gurrie) and lower-performing elementary schools (Spring Ave and Seventh Ave) lag behind in academic performance.
The data suggests a correlation between a school's socioeconomic status, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, and its academic outcomes. The top-performing schools tend to have lower rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, while the lower-performing schools have higher rates. This disparity in resources and student backgrounds may be a contributing factor to the wide range of academic achievement across the La Grange school system. Addressing these inequities could be a key focus for the Lyons Township HSD 204, La Grange School District 102, Pleasantdale School District 107, and La Grange School District 105 South in order to ensure all students in the city have access to a high-quality education.
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