Summary:
The Gallatin CUSD 7 district in Illinois consists of 3 schools: Gallatin Elementary School, Gallatin Junior High School, and Gallatin High School. The district serves a relatively high-need student population, with 60-62% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch across the schools.
Among the standout schools in the district, Gallatin Elementary School consistently ranks in the top half of Illinois elementary schools, with a 3-star rating and strong performance in English Language Arts proficiency. Gallatin Junior High School also performs well, ranking in the top half of Illinois middle schools and outperforming the district and state averages in English Language Arts. However, Gallatin High School lags behind, with only 37.8% proficient in English Language Arts and 16.2% in Mathematics, significantly below the state averages.
Despite the relatively high spending per student and low student-teacher ratios across the district, the overall performance remains below the state averages. This suggests a need to further investigate the factors contributing to the high school's lower academic achievement and the district's high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which is significantly above the state average. Targeted interventions and a closer examination of resource allocation may be necessary to address these challenges and improve student outcomes across the Gallatin CUSD 7 district.
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