Summary:
The city of Mount Sterling, Illinois is home to three schools serving grades K-12: Brown County Elementary School, Brown County High School, and Brown County Middle School, all part of the Brown County CUSD 1 district. While the high school stands out as a strong performer, the elementary and middle schools face challenges in meeting state academic standards.
Brown County High School is the standout performer, ranking 161 out of 698 Illinois high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts an impressive 89.0% four-year graduation rate and a low 2.4% dropout rate. Additionally, its students outperform the state and district averages in ACT/English Language Arts, ACT/Mathematics, and ACT/Science. In contrast, Brown County Elementary School and Brown County Middle School struggle to match the state's academic performance, particularly in IAR/English Language Arts and IAR/Mathematics.
A concerning trend across all three schools is the high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, significantly above the state average. Additionally, the schools face socioeconomic challenges, with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 36.28% at the high school to 51.38% at the elementary school. The district may benefit from further investigation into resource allocation and strategies to address these issues and improve academic outcomes for all students.
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