Summary:
The city of Tolono, Illinois is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Unity High School, Unity West Elementary, and Unity Junior High School, all part of the Tolono CUSD 7 district. The data reveals that Unity High School and Unity West Elementary are standout performers, consistently ranking among the top schools in the state and exceeding state averages on standardized tests.
Unity High School is a top-performing high school, ranking in the top 20% of Illinois high schools over the past 3 years. The school achieves high proficiency rates on standardized tests, exceeding state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Unity High School also maintains a relatively low dropout rate of 2.4% and a strong 4-year graduation rate of 89%. In contrast, Unity West Elementary stands out for its exceptional performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state averages.
While the schools in Tolono demonstrate strong academic performance, the district faces challenges with chronic absenteeism, as all three schools have a chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the data shows variations in spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools, with Unity West Elementary having the highest spending per student and the lowest student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.
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