Summary:
The Woodlawn Unit School District 209 in Illinois serves students from grades K-12 across two schools - Woodlawn Grade School and Woodlawn High School. The data shows that Woodlawn Grade School has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past three years, with strong performance in 3rd grade math and 8th grade ELA. Meanwhile, Woodlawn High School has seen significant improvement, moving up in the statewide rankings and maintaining a high 4-year graduation rate of 89%.
Both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates of 25.4%, which can impact student learning and achievement. Woodlawn Grade School has a higher free/reduced lunch rate of 42.68%, suggesting a greater proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. This is reflected in the school's per-student spending of $12,611, which is lower than Woodlawn High School's $14,560 per student.
Overall, the Woodlawn Unit School District 209 schools demonstrate a mix of strengths and areas for improvement. Woodlawn Grade School has maintained a solid academic foundation, while Woodlawn High School has shown notable progress. However, the high chronic absenteeism rates and socioeconomic factors present ongoing challenges that the district will need to address to ensure the success of all students.
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