Summary:
The Amboy CUSD 272 school district in Illinois is home to a single elementary school, Amboy Central Elementary School, which has consistently ranked in the top 25-30% of Illinois elementary schools over the past 3 school years. This standout school outperforms both the district and state averages on state assessments, particularly in 4th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics.
Amboy Central Elementary School boasts a 57.4% proficiency rate in ELA and a 60.6% proficiency rate in Math, compared to the district averages of 52.7% and 43.6%, and the state averages of 53.1% and 38.5%. Additionally, the school has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which is better than the state average. These strong academic results are achieved despite the school serving a population where 45.04% of students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant economically disadvantaged student population.
The school district's higher-than-average spending of $17,175 per student and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13:1 may contribute to the school's success in supporting student learning and achievement. Overall, Amboy Central Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution within the Amboy CUSD 272 district, providing a quality education to its students.
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