Summary:
The city of Wonder Lake, Illinois has only one elementary school, Harrison Elementary School, which serves students from prekindergarten through 8th grade. The school is part of the Harrison School District 36.
Harrison Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Illinois elementary schools, ranking 1288 out of 2056 in the 2024-2025 school year. The school's performance on standardized tests is below state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 37.3% of students proficient or better in ELA and 26.9% in math, compared to state averages of 53.1% and 38.5%, respectively. The school's science proficiency rates are also low, with 23.6% of 5th graders and 32.6% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to state averages of 40.6% and 45.4%.
Despite the higher-than-average per-student spending of $17,937 in the district, Harrison Elementary School's performance remains well below state benchmarks. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 62.14% and a chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% in 2024-2025, which can negatively impact student learning and achievement. These factors suggest that the school and district may face significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students and may require targeted interventions and support to improve academic outcomes.
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