Summary:
The city of Monmouth, Illinois, is home to 7 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, all serving students from pre-K through 12th grade. The schools in Monmouth are divided between two school districts: Monmouth-Roseville CUSD 238 and United CUSD 304.
Among the standout schools in Monmouth, United High School stands out with relatively strong academic performance, including higher proficiency rates on standardized tests compared to the district and state averages. For example, in 2024-2025, United High School had 71.9% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 62.5% for the district and 53.1% for the state. The school also has a higher 4-year graduation rate at 89.0%. Another high-performing school is United Elementary School - West, which had 47.8% of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics in 2024-2025, compared to the district and state averages.
However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance between the schools, with some schools, such as Harding Primary School and Lincoln Early Childhood School, lagging behind the district and state averages. Additionally, all schools in Monmouth have a chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which is higher than the state average, and the schools serve communities with varying socioeconomic backgrounds, as indicated by the wide range of free and reduced lunch rates.
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