Summary:
The El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 district in Illinois serves students from preschool through 12th grade across 4 schools: 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district is known for its strong academic performance, with El Paso-Gridley High School ranking among the top 129 high schools in Illinois and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Within the district, EPG Middle School also stands out, ranking 351 out of 1,368 Illinois middle schools and demonstrating exceptional performance in English Language Arts, with 62.1% of students proficient or better, compared to the district's 60.4% and the state's 53.1%. The middle school also outperformed the district and state in Mathematics, with 43% of students proficient or better.
While the district's schools generally perform well, there are areas for improvement, such as addressing the high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% across all schools and ensuring equitable funding and resources, as spending per student varies significantly between the schools. Additionally, the district may need to focus on improving Mathematics performance, as the data shows room for growth in this subject area compared to the state averages.
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