Summary:
The South Central CUD 401 district in Illinois contains a single elementary school, South Central Elementary-Kinmundy, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The school has consistently underperformed compared to other Illinois elementary schools, ranking in the bottom half of the state's schools over the past three years.
South Central Elementary-Kinmundy has a performance rating of 2 out of 5 stars on the SchoolDigger scale, indicating below-average performance. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (43.3%) and Mathematics (32.1%) were significantly lower than the state averages (53.1% and 38.5%, respectively). The school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate was also lower than the state average (30.4% vs. 40.6%). Despite higher per-student spending and smaller class sizes, the school's academic performance remains below par, suggesting the need for more effective educational strategies and interventions.
The data also shows that South Central CUD 401 serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as indicated by the high percentage of students (58.97%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This socioeconomic factor may be a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance, and addressing these challenges could be crucial in improving student outcomes.
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