Summary:
The city of Salem, Illinois is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from pre-K through 12th grade. The schools in this area show a range of performance, with some standouts like Franklin Park Middle School and others that are struggling to meet state averages.
Franklin Park Middle School is a standout in the district, consistently ranking among the top middle schools in Illinois with a 4-star rating. It has particularly strong performance in English Language Arts, with over 66% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average. Hawthorn Elementary School also impresses with its math performance, with 54.3% of students proficient or better, well above the state average of 38.5%.
On the other hand, Selmaville Elementary School lags behind in both English and math performance compared to state averages. The district as a whole also faces challenges with high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 25.4% to 25.4% across all schools. Additionally, the schools serve a significant proportion of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a need to consider the impact of socioeconomic factors on student achievement and provide additional support and resources.
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