Summary:
The Carlinville CUSD 1 district in Illinois is home to two elementary schools: Carlinville Primary School (grades PK-2) and Carlinville Intermediate School (grades 3-5). Based on the available data, Carlinville Intermediate School appears to be the standout performer in the district, consistently ranking in the top 30% of Illinois elementary schools in recent years.
Carlinville Intermediate School's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, is significantly above the district and state averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rate for all grades was 64.6%, compared to 65.8% for the district and 53.1% for the state. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rate was 51.2%, compared to 41.1% for the district and 38.5% for the state. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (47.35%) compared to Carlinville Primary School (59.43%), suggesting a relatively more affluent student population.
While Carlinville Intermediate School stands out, both schools in the Carlinville CUSD 1 district face a common challenge: high chronic absenteeism rates of 25.4%. This is an area of concern that the district should address, as chronic absenteeism is often linked to lower academic achievement. Overall, the data suggests that Carlinville Intermediate School is the stronger performer in the district, with a track record of academic excellence and a relatively more advantaged student population.
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