Summary:
The city of Petersburg, Illinois is home to three schools - two elementary schools (Petersburg Elementary School and Porta Central) and one high school (Porta High School) - all part of the Porta CUSD 202 district. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance between the schools, with Porta Central emerging as the standout performer.
Porta Central stands out with the highest proficiency rates on state assessments, with 62% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 32.6% in Mathematics. This is significantly higher than the district and state averages. Porta Central also has a lower student-teacher ratio of 10.7, compared to 14.2 at Petersburg Elementary and 12.4 at Porta High School. In contrast, Porta High School appears to be the weakest performer, with lower proficiency rates on state assessments compared to the district and state averages.
Despite these disparities, all three schools face challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 25.4% to 25.4%, and a significant percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting socioeconomic challenges. The variation in spending per student, with Porta High School spending significantly more than Porta Central, also raises questions about the equity of resource allocation within the district. Overall, the data provides a detailed snapshot of the schools in Petersburg, Illinois, highlighting both areas of strength and areas for improvement.
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