Summary:
The DePue Unified School District 103 in Illinois operates two schools: DePue Elementary School and DePue High School. Based on the available data, neither school appears to be a standout performer, as both are ranked below the state average on key metrics such as test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism.
DePue Elementary School is ranked 1,820 out of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly lower than the state averages across all grade levels. Similarly, DePue High School is ranked 446 out of 698 Illinois high schools and has a 2-star rating, with lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state averages for 11th-grade students.
Both schools face challenges, including high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, suggesting significant socioeconomic factors that may be contributing to the overall academic performance. The district also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% at both the elementary and high school levels, which is an area that could benefit from targeted interventions. While the district is allocating relatively high spending per student, the outcomes do not appear to be commensurate with the level of resources, indicating a need for a comprehensive review of educational practices and resource allocation to better support student learning and achievement.
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