Summary:
The Chester CUSD 139 district in Illinois has only one elementary school, Chester Elementary School, which serves grades PK-8 with an enrollment of 637 students. While the school spends more per student and has a lower student-teacher ratio than the state average, its academic performance, particularly in mathematics, is generally below Illinois state averages.
Chester Elementary School has a chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which is higher than the state average. In English Language Arts, proficiency rates range from 29.6% in 6th grade to 60% in 7th grade, compared to state averages of 47.3% to 56.7%. In Mathematics, proficiency rates range from 18.4% in 5th grade to 35% in 3rd grade, compared to state averages of 32.7% to 49.6%. Science proficiency is also below state averages. Additionally, 54.79% of students at Chester Elementary School are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than the state average.
Overall, the data suggests that Chester Elementary School faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, attendance, and socioeconomic factors. While the district is investing resources into the school, more targeted interventions and support may be needed to improve student outcomes and bring the school's performance closer to state averages.
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