Summary:
The city of Nashville, Illinois is home to two schools - Nashville Grade School, an elementary school serving grades PK-8, and Nashville Community High School, a high school serving grades 9-12. While the high school is a standout performer, ranking in the top 25-30% of Illinois high schools, the elementary school lags behind, ranking in the bottom 50% of Illinois elementary schools.
Nashville Community High School boasts a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and consistently strong test scores, with 11th-grade students exceeding state averages in ELA, Math, and Science. The school also maintains a high 89% 4-year graduation rate and a low 2.4% dropout rate. In contrast, Nashville Grade School struggles, with test scores below state averages across all grades and a concerning 25.4% chronic absenteeism rate.
The data also reveals disparities in funding and resources between the two schools, with Nashville Community High School spending nearly $6,000 more per student than Nashville Grade School. This may contribute to the high school's stronger academic performance. Additionally, the elementary school serves a higher percentage of students from lower-income families, with 40.5% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 34.01% at the high school.
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