Summary:
The city of Madison, Illinois, is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school: Bernard Long Elementary School, Madison Senior High School, and Madison Junior High School, all part of the Madison CUSD 12 district. The data reveals significant challenges in academic performance, attendance, and socioeconomic factors that the district will need to address to provide a high-quality education for all students.
Among the standout schools, Madison Senior High School ranks the highest, at 587 out of 698 Illinois high schools, and has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 89.0% and a low dropout rate of 2.4%. In contrast, Bernard Long Elementary School struggles with particularly low proficiency rates, with only 12.9% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 9.9% in Mathematics for all grades. Madison Junior High School stands out with higher English Language Arts proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages.
Across all three schools, there are concerns about high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 25.4% to 25.4%, and very high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. The data highlights opportunities for the district to focus on improving academic proficiency, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics, and addressing attendance and socioeconomic challenges to provide equitable educational opportunities for all students.
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