Summary:
The city of Wilmington, Illinois is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Wilmington CUSD 209U district. The standout schools in the area are Wilmington High School, which ranks in the top 25% of Illinois high schools, and Wilmington Middle School, which has consistently high proficiency rates in English Language Arts.
Wilmington High School is a high-performing school, ranking 176 out of 698 Illinois high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a strong 89.0% four-year graduation rate and outperforms the state average in ACT/ELA, ACT/Math, and ACT/Science proficiency. In contrast, L.J. Stevens Intermediate School stands out for its high IAR/Math proficiency rates, with 54.3% of students scoring proficient or better, compared to the state average of 38.5%.
While the schools in Wilmington demonstrate varying levels of academic performance, they all face the challenge of high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 25.4% to 25.4%. Additionally, the schools serve student populations with differing levels of economic disadvantage, as indicated by the free and reduced-price lunch rates. Addressing these issues could help the district further improve the educational outcomes for all its students.
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