Auburn CUSD 10

The Auburn CUSD 10 district in Illinois serves students from preschool through 12th grade across 4 schools - 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district faces some challenges, with mixed academic performance and high rates of chronic absenteeism, but also has some standout schools that are outperforming state averages.

Auburn Junior High at Divernon is a top-performing middle school in the district, consistently ranking in the top half of Illinois middle schools with a 4-star rating. The school excels in English Language Arts, with 76.1% of students proficient or better, but struggles with math proficiency at 37.4%. In contrast, Auburn High School has shown improvement, moving up in the state rankings, and outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts with 60% of 11th-grade students proficient or better.

However, the district as a whole faces challenges, particularly in math proficiency, where all schools lag behind state averages. Additionally, the district serves a high proportion of students from low-income families, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 33.56% to 46.27%. This raises concerns about equity and the district's ability to provide equal educational opportunities for all students. To improve overall student outcomes, the district may need to take a more targeted and equitable approach to supporting its schools and addressing the unique needs of its diverse student population.