Coal City CUSD 1

The Coal City CUSD 1 district in Illinois serves students from preschool through 12th grade across 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district's schools generally perform well, with the Coal City Middle School consistently ranking among the top middle schools in the state and the Coal City High School also achieving strong results.

The standout performer in the district is Coal City Middle School, which has earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and boasts impressive test scores, with 82% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 60.3% in Mathematics. Coal City High School also performs well, with a 4-star rating, a strong 89% four-year graduation rate, and above-average test scores, particularly in English Language Arts (62% proficient or better) and Science (51.8% proficient or better).

While the district as a whole outperforms state averages in most subject areas, there are some areas of concern, such as the consistently high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% across all schools and the relatively high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 30.09% at Coal City High School to 39.63% at Coal City Intermediate School. Additionally, the elementary schools in the district, particularly Coal City Elementary School, have lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates, suggesting potential areas for improvement.