Summary:
The Cary CCSD 26 district in Illinois serves students from preschool through 8th grade across 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 middle school. The district's academic performance varies, with some standout schools like Briargate Elementary and Three Oaks School significantly outperforming the district and state averages on state assessments, while others lag behind.
Briargate Elementary is the top performer in the district, with 58.7% of students proficient or better in ELA and 57.3% in Math, well above the district and state averages. Three Oaks School also stands out, with the highest ELA proficiency at 62.3% and strong math performance at 47.5%. Meanwhile, Deer Path Elementary has consistently strong test scores, with 60.6% proficient or better in ELA and 48.5% in Math.
However, the district faces some challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% across all schools in 2024-2025. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch also varies significantly, from 23.06% at Briargate Elementary to 30.75% at Three Oaks School, suggesting potential equity concerns. The data also shows no clear correlation between per-student spending and academic outcomes, with the highest-spending school, Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center, not being the top performer.
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