Summary:
The Flanagan-Cornell District 74 is a small school district in Illinois that serves two schools: Flanagan Elementary School and Flanagan-Cornell High School. While both schools are rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, the high school has shown significant improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from the bottom third of Illinois high schools to the top quarter in just a few years.
Flanagan-Cornell High School stands out as the stronger performing school in the district, with students outperforming state averages on ACT/SAT assessments in ELA, Math, and Science. The school also boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 89% and a low dropout rate of 2.4%. In contrast, Flanagan Elementary School struggles with proficiency in both ELA and Math, with scores well below the state averages. The elementary school also has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%.
Both schools serve a population with higher economic needs, as indicated by the significant percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This is an important factor to consider when analyzing the schools' performance. Additionally, the high school's lower student-teacher ratio of 8, compared to 11.1 at the elementary school, may contribute to the stronger academic outcomes at the high school level. Overall, the data suggests that the district should focus on addressing chronic absenteeism and boosting proficiency rates across all grade levels, particularly at the elementary school.
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