Summary:
The city of Oblong, Illinois is home to two schools: Oblong Elementary School and Oblong High School, which together serve 538 students. The Oblong CUSD 4 district is ranked 627 out of 811 districts in Illinois and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
At the elementary school, students perform relatively well in English Language Arts (ELA) compared to district and state averages, but struggle significantly in Mathematics. The school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% and a relatively low statewide ranking, placing between the 43rd and 73rd percentile of Illinois elementary schools over the past three years. In contrast, the high school has seen a declining statewide ranking, dropping from the 36th percentile in 2022-2023 to the 26th percentile in 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. The high school also has relatively low proficiency rates in ELA, Mathematics, and Science compared to district and state averages, as well as a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%.
Both schools face challenges in academic performance, with the high school struggling across all subject areas. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates, improving instructional practices, and addressing socioeconomic factors may be key priorities for the district to improve student outcomes. The district's high spending per student and low student-teacher ratios suggest that resources may not be effectively translating into improved academic performance.
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