Summary:
The Altamont CUSD 10 district in Illinois serves students from two schools: Altamont Grade School and Altamont High School. The district stands out for the strong academic performance of Altamont Grade School, which consistently outperforms the state averages in English Language Arts and Math. However, both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates.
Altamont Grade School is a standout, with 62.2% of students proficient or better in ELA and 45.9% in Math, compared to state averages of 53.1% and 38.5%, respectively. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%. In contrast, Altamont High School performs well on ACT and PreACT assessments, with 51.8% proficient or better in ELA and 48.2% in Math for 11th graders. The high school also boasts a solid graduation rate of 89.0% and a low dropout rate of 2.4%.
Despite the academic strengths, both schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates of 64.68% at Altamont Grade School and 47.03% at Altamont High School. This suggests the district may need to focus on ensuring equitable access to resources and support for these students. Additionally, the higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio at the high school compared to the grade school may indicate a prioritization of resources towards the secondary level, which could be an area for the district to examine further.
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