Summary:
The city of Washburn, Illinois is home to two schools: Lowpoint-Washburn Elementary School and Lowpoint-Washburn Junior Senior High School, both part of the Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21 district. While the elementary school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years, its English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates are above the district and state averages. However, the school's math proficiency rates lag behind. The junior senior high school has also experienced a drop in its statewide ranking, with both ELA and math proficiency rates below the district and state averages.
Both schools face challenges, including relatively high chronic absenteeism rates of 25.4% and a significant percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating socioeconomic challenges in the community. The elementary school spends $14,079 per student, while the junior senior high school spends $18,569 per student, suggesting a need to examine resource allocation and ensure equitable distribution of funds.
Despite these challenges, the junior senior high school maintains a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 89% and a low dropout rate of 2.4%. Addressing the academic performance gaps, chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic factors could be key priorities for the district to improve educational outcomes for students in Washburn.
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