Summary:
The Abingdon-Avon CUSD 276 district in Illinois is home to two elementary schools: Hedding Grade School and Avon Elementary School. Based on the available data, Hedding Grade School appears to be the standout performer in the district, with higher statewide rankings, better test scores, and a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to Avon Elementary School.
Hedding Grade School consistently outperforms the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Hedding Grade School had 52.9% proficiency in ELA, compared to 58.1% for the district and 53.1% for the state. In Mathematics, Hedding Grade School had 45.4% proficiency, compared to 38.4% for the district and 38.5% for the state. Additionally, Hedding Grade School has a higher statewide ranking, ranging from 495 to 1,031 out of over 2,000 Illinois elementary schools in recent years, while Avon Elementary School has a lower ranking, ranging from 1,000 to 1,324.
In terms of financial resources, Hedding Grade School spends $16,016 per student and has a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.6, compared to Avon Elementary School's $15,209 per student and 8.0 student-teacher ratio. Both schools have a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, with Avon Elementary School having a higher rate of 63.04% compared to Hedding Grade School's 59.48%. The high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% across both schools is an area of concern that may require further investigation and targeted interventions to address.
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