Summary:
The Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD 275 district in Illinois serves students from two schools - Ashton-Franklin Center Elementary School and Ashton-Franklin Center High School. While the high school is a standout performer, the elementary school faces some challenges that may require targeted interventions.
Ashton-Franklin Center High School stands out with a strong 4-year graduation rate of 89.0% and generally higher test scores than the district and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated but was in the top 21% of Illinois high schools in 2023-2024. In contrast, Ashton-Franklin Center Elementary School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and struggles to meet the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with some exceptions in 5th-grade science and ELA.
Both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, which may be contributing to the academic performance issues at the elementary school. Additionally, the district as a whole is ranked 361 out of 811 in Illinois and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating room for improvement across the district. The relatively high free/reduced lunch rates at both schools suggest that the district may need to address socioeconomic factors that could be impacting student achievement.
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