Summary:
The city of Warren, Illinois is home to two schools - Warren Elementary School and Warren Junior/Senior High School, both part of the Warren CUSD 205 district. While the elementary school is a standout performer, the high school has seen more fluctuations in its rankings and test scores.
Warren Elementary School consistently ranks among the top 10% of Illinois elementary schools, with a statewide rank between 140-179 out of over 2,000 schools over the past 3 years. Its test scores are also impressive, with 84.7% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 77.8% proficient or better in Mathematics. In contrast, Warren Junior/Senior High School has seen its ranking fluctuate, from 114 out of 699 Illinois high schools in 2022-2023 to 364 out of 697 in 2023-2024, before improving to 263 out of 698 in 2024-2025. Its test scores, while still above state averages in some areas, are generally lower than the elementary school's, particularly in Mathematics.
Both schools have a 25.4% chronic absenteeism rate, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools have relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, at 44.21% for the elementary school and 43.55% for the high school, suggesting a need for additional support and resources for economically disadvantaged students. The spending per student is higher at the high school ($17,612) compared to the elementary school ($16,882), but the similar student-teacher ratios of 10.8 and 10.0, respectively, indicate that class size is not a significant factor in the performance differences between the two schools.
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