Cambridge CUSD 227

The Cambridge CUSD 227 district in Illinois serves students from preschool through 12th grade across two schools: Cambridge Community Grade School, an elementary school, and Cambridge Junior/Senior High School. The data reveals that Cambridge Community Grade School is a standout performer, consistently ranking among the top 20% of Illinois elementary schools, while Cambridge Junior/Senior High School shows room for improvement in academic outcomes.

Cambridge Community Grade School excels academically, with 71% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 61.3% proficient or better in Mathematics. The school outperforms both the district and state averages in these key metrics. Additionally, it has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, compared to the district average. In contrast, Cambridge Junior/Senior High School's academic performance, while respectable, lags behind the elementary school and the state averages, particularly in Mathematics.

Both schools have a significant percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, around 47% for each school, suggesting the district is allocating resources fairly across the schools. However, Cambridge Junior/Senior High School spends more per student ($15,012) compared to Cambridge Community Grade School ($12,624), which may warrant further investigation to ensure resources are being used effectively to support student learning at the secondary level.