Summary:
The city of Minonk, Illinois is home to two schools - Fieldcrest High School and Fieldcrest Primary School, both part of the Fieldcrest CUSD 6 district. While Fieldcrest High School has seen fluctuations in its performance, with rankings ranging from #190 to #422 out of Illinois high schools, its 89% four-year graduation rate and 2.4% dropout rate are commendable. In contrast, Fieldcrest Primary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Illinois elementary schools, with a 2-star rating and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%.
Academically, Fieldcrest High School students perform above the state average in ACT/ELA and ACT/Science, but slightly below in ACT/Math. Their SAT performance, however, lags behind the state average. Both schools have a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with Fieldcrest High School at 54.58% and Fieldcrest Primary School at 58.42% receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite this, the schools spend more per student than the state average, with Fieldcrest High School at $18,585 and Fieldcrest Primary School at $16,951 per student.
The analysis of the Minonk school data reveals a mixed picture, with Fieldcrest High School showing some strengths but also inconsistencies in performance, and Fieldcrest Primary School facing more significant challenges. Addressing the root causes of these issues, whether related to academic instruction, attendance, or socioeconomic factors, could be crucial for improving educational outcomes for students in the Minonk community.
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