Summary:
The Central CUSD 301 district in Illinois consists of 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 84 out of 811 in Illinois and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Within the district, a few schools stand out for their exceptional performance. Central High School is ranked 45th out of 698 Illinois high schools and has a 5-star rating, with a high 4-year graduation rate of 89.0% and a low dropout rate of 2.4%. The high school also outperforms the state average in proficiency rates for ACT/ELA, ACT/Math, ACT/Science, and SAT/ELA and SAT/Math. At the middle school level, Prairie Knolls Middle School is ranked 111th out of 1,368 Illinois middle schools and excels in IAR/ELA and IAR/Math proficiency, significantly outperforming the state averages. Among the elementary schools, Lily Lake Grade School stands out, ranking 249th out of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools and demonstrating exceptional performance in IAR/ELA and IAR/Math proficiency.
While the district's high school and middle schools consistently outperform the state averages in academic metrics, the elementary schools show more variability in their performance. Additionally, the district-wide chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% is a concern that warrants further investigation and targeted interventions. Overall, the Central CUSD 301 district demonstrates a mix of academic excellence and areas for improvement, with the high school and middle schools leading the way in student success.
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