Big Hollow School District 38

The Big Hollow School District 38 in Illinois consists of three schools: two elementary schools (Big Hollow Elementary School and Big Hollow Primary School) and one middle school (Big Hollow Middle School). The district's schools serve students from early childhood through 8th grade and are located in a community with a mix of socioeconomic backgrounds.

Among the three schools, Big Hollow Middle School stands out as the top performer, with the highest overall test scores in the district. The school has seen steady improvement in its statewide ranking over the past three years, rising from 561 out of 1,367 Illinois middle schools in 2022-2023 to 436 out of 1,368 in 2024-2025. In contrast, the two elementary schools, Big Hollow Elementary School and Big Hollow Primary School, have lower proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages.

The data also reveals some interesting insights about the schools' characteristics. Big Hollow Primary School has the lowest student-teacher ratio in the district, which may contribute to more individualized attention for students. However, this school also has the highest percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, all three schools in the district have a chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which is higher than the state average, suggesting a need for targeted interventions to address this issue.