Summary:
The Norris City-Omaha-Enfield CUSD 3 district in Illinois serves students from two schools - Norris City-Omaha Elementary School and Norris City-Omaha-Enfield High School. While the high school has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 89%, the elementary school struggles with consistently low test scores, with proficiency rates ranging from 20-40% in ELA and 3-38% in Math across grade levels, significantly below the Illinois state averages.
Both schools have high rates of free and reduced-price lunch at over 60%, indicating the socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population. The high school has a lower student-teacher ratio of 9.9 compared to the elementary school's 14.7, which may contribute to the variations in academic outcomes. However, the high school also has lower than average math and science proficiency rates on standardized assessments, suggesting room for improvement in preparing students for college and career readiness.
Overall, the data highlights both strengths and areas for improvement within the Norris City-Omaha-Enfield CUSD 3 district. Addressing the low test scores, high absenteeism, and socioeconomic factors will be crucial in supporting student success across the district.
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