Summary:
The Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 district in Illinois operates three schools: Argenta-Oreana Elementary School, Argenta-Oreana High School, and Argenta-Oreana Middle School. The district serves a student population with a relatively high level of economic disadvantage, as evidenced by the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Argenta-Oreana Elementary School stands out as a strong performer, consistently ranking in the top 50% of Illinois elementary schools and excelling in English Language Arts. However, the school struggles in mathematics, with 5th-grade students performing significantly below the state average. In contrast, Argenta-Oreana High School has shown improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from the bottom third to the top half of Illinois high schools, and boasts a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 89%. Yet, the high school's performance on standardized tests, particularly in mathematics, is significantly below the state average.
Across the district, there are areas of concern, such as high rates of chronic absenteeism and inconsistent performance across grade levels. However, the data also indicates opportunities for improvement, such as the elementary school's strong performance in 4th-grade English Language Arts and the high school's recent gains in statewide ranking. By addressing these key issues, the Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 district can work to provide a more equitable and high-quality education for all its students.
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