Summary:
The city of Tonica, Illinois has one elementary school, Tonica Grade School, which serves grades PK-8 and is part of the Tonica CCSD 79 school district. While the school has a lower student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student compared to state averages, its academic performance has been mixed, with declining statewide rankings and proficiency rates that vary significantly across grade levels and subjects.
Tonica Grade School's statewide ranking has dropped from 1,595 out of 2,077 Illinois elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 1,194 out of 2,056 in 2024-2025, indicating the school is underperforming compared to others in the state. Academic performance is uneven, with strong 3rd grade English Language Arts and 8th grade Science proficiency, but lower rates in other grades and subjects, particularly in Mathematics. The school also faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which could be contributing to its academic struggles.
Despite the school's investment in resources, with higher spending per student and smaller class sizes, the outcomes have not yet translated into strong overall academic achievement. Additionally, the school serves a student population with a higher level of economic disadvantage, with nearly half of the students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing these challenges, including the uneven academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and the needs of economically disadvantaged students, will be crucial for improving the quality of education at Tonica Grade School.
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