Summary:
The Arthur CUSD 305 district in Illinois serves students from preschool through 12th grade across 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 high school. The district's performance is mixed, with the Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond High School standing out as a strong performer, while the elementary schools show more variation in academic achievement.
The high school ranks 171 out of 698 Illinois high schools and has impressive test scores, with 68.7% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, 45.8% in Mathematics, and 53% in Science. The school also boasts a high 4-year graduation rate of 89% and a low dropout rate of 2.4%. In contrast, the Lovington Grade School has lower test scores and a higher chronic absenteeism rate, which may be linked to the school's higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
The district's elementary schools, such as the Arthur Grade School, which ranks 709 out of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools, generally perform above the state average in English Language Arts but struggle more in Mathematics. The district's student-teacher ratios are relatively low, ranging from 9.8 to 11.7, which may contribute to the schools' academic performance. Overall, the Arthur CUSD 305 district has room for improvement, particularly in addressing the disparities between its high-performing high school and the more variable performance of its elementary schools.
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