Summary:
Odin PSD 722 is a small school district in Illinois that contains only one elementary school, Odin Attendance Center K-8. This school has consistently struggled with low academic performance, ranking in the bottom half of Illinois elementary schools over the past three years. With only 178 students enrolled, the school faces challenges such as low proficiency rates in core subjects, high poverty concentration, and concerning chronic absenteeism rates.
Odin Attendance Center K-8 has particularly low proficiency in mathematics, with 0% of 6th and 8th grade students meeting or exceeding state standards in the 2023-2024 school year. While science proficiency is the school's strongest subject area at 45.7%, it still lags behind the state average of 53.2%. The school's per-student spending of $13,719 is higher than the state average, and its student-teacher ratio of 10.8 to 1 is lower, suggesting a focus on providing additional resources to support student learning. However, these resources do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes.
With 94.94% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Odin Attendance Center K-8 serves a high-poverty student population, which may contribute to the school's academic challenges. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 22.5% in 2023-2024 is significantly higher than the state's target of 10% or less, further hindering student success. Addressing these complex issues will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to identify and implement effective strategies for supporting student learning and engagement at Odin Attendance Center K-8.
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