Summary:
The city of Paw Paw, Illinois is home to two schools: Paw Paw Elementary School and Paw Paw Junior High School, which serve students from kindergarten through 8th grade. The schools are part of the Paw Paw CUSD 271 district, which has an overall ranking of 474 out of 811 districts in Illinois and a 2-star rating.
Paw Paw Elementary School stands out for its relatively high performance on English Language Arts (ELA) assessments, with 59% of students proficient or better in 2024-2025, compared to the district and state averages. The school also excels in 3rd and 4th grade ELA, as well as science proficiency, with 66.7% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, exceeding the state average. In contrast, Paw Paw Junior High School impresses with its 8th grade ELA and science performance, with 66.7% and 58.3% of students proficient or better, respectively, surpassing the district and state averages.
Both schools face challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates of 25.4% in 2024-2025 and significant differences in spending per student, with Paw Paw Elementary School spending $21,008 per student and Paw Paw Junior High School spending $27,066 per student. The small enrollment numbers, especially at the junior high level, may also present obstacles in terms of resource allocation and educational opportunities. Overall, the data suggests that while the schools in Paw Paw, Illinois have some areas of strength, there is room for improvement to better serve the educational needs of the community.
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