Summary:
The West Central CUSD 235 district in Illinois consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district faces significant challenges, with its schools consistently underperforming compared to state averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Math.
Among the standout schools, West Central Elementary School has shown some improvement in test scores, but its overall performance remains below the state averages, with only 31.5% of students proficient or better in ELA and 28.6% in Math. The West Central High School has maintained a relatively high graduation rate of 89.0%, but its test scores are significantly below state averages, with only 30.4% of 11th graders proficient or better in ACT English, 6.5% in ACT Math, and 23.9% in ACT Science. The West Central Middle School has shown some improvement in ELA test scores, but its Math performance remains low, with only 17.2% of students proficient or better.
Across the district, the schools face several key challenges, including alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rates of 25.4% at all three schools, and a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 57.5% at the elementary school to 67.22% at the middle school. These factors likely contribute to the district's underperformance and should be addressed through targeted interventions and support for the economically disadvantaged student population.
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