Summary:
The city of Silvis, Illinois is home to three elementary schools: George O Barr School, Bowlesburg Elementary School, and Eagle Ridge School. These schools serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade and are part of the Silvis School District 34, East Moline School District 37, and Carbon Cliff-Barstow School District 36, respectively.
Among the three schools, George O Barr School stands out as the top performer, with the highest proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the other schools and the district/state averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, George O Barr School had 44.1% proficiency in ELA and 21.4% proficiency in Math, outpacing the district and state averages. The school also maintains the highest proficiency rates across individual grade levels in both subjects. In contrast, while Bowlesburg Elementary School and Eagle Ridge School have lower overall proficiency rates, Bowlesburg stands out for having the highest proficiency rates within its district, East Moline School District 37.
Despite the standout performance of George O Barr School, all three schools in Silvis face challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates and significantly lower proficiency rates compared to the state averages. Additionally, the schools have a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. By addressing these issues and learning from the successes of George O Barr School, the schools in the Silvis area can work to improve the overall educational outcomes for their students.
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