Summary:
The Amboy CUSD 272 district in Illinois consists of 3 schools: Amboy Central Elementary School, Amboy High School, and Amboy Junior High School. The data reveals that Amboy Central Elementary is the standout school in the district, outperforming the high school and junior high on various metrics.
Amboy Central Elementary has the highest test scores in both English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages. It also has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and a steadily improving statewide ranking, going from 268th out of 2,077 Illinois elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 530th out of 2,056 in 2024-2025. Additionally, the school has lower chronic absenteeism and spends the least per student compared to the other two schools in the district.
While the district as a whole struggles with high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, indicating economic disadvantage, the relatively low student-teacher ratios suggest the district is investing in smaller class sizes. However, this does not seem to be translating to higher achievement, particularly at the secondary level, where the high school's statewide ranking has been declining. The district may benefit from further analysis to identify the root causes of these issues and implement targeted strategies to improve outcomes for all students.
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