Summary:
The city of Murphysboro, Illinois, is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The schools in this district face several key challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, academic performance gaps, and socioeconomic disparities.
Murphysboro High School stands out as the largest school in the district, with 604 students, and has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 89.0%. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates, is generally below the state averages, and it has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%. In contrast, Carruthers Elementary School shows stronger academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that are higher than the district and state averages.
The schools in the Murphysboro CUSD 186 district serve a predominantly low-income student population, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 70% to 100%. This socioeconomic factor likely contributes to the academic challenges faced by the district. Additionally, the variation in per-student spending, from $8,571 at McElvain School to $15,791 at Murphysboro Middle School, raises questions about the equity and efficiency of resource allocation within the district.
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