Summary:
The city of Watseka, Illinois is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, operated by the Iroquois County CUSD 9 district. The schools include 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, with a mix of academic performance across the district.
The standout school in the district is Watseka Junior High School, which has consistently ranked in the top half of Illinois middle schools and has above-average test scores, particularly in English Language Arts. In contrast, the two elementary schools, Glenn Raymond School and Wanda Kendall Elementary School, show lower performance on standardized tests and higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to the middle and high school.
Across the district, the schools serve economically disadvantaged populations, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 54.9% to 76.11%. Despite relatively high spending per student and low student-teacher ratios, the academic outcomes are still mixed, suggesting the district may benefit from further analysis to understand the drivers of these differences and implement targeted strategies to support student success at all grade levels. The Watseka Community High School has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 89% and a low dropout rate of 2.4%, indicating some areas of strength within the district.
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