Summary:
The Du Quoin CUSD 300 district in Illinois operates three schools: Du Quoin Elementary School, Du Quoin High School, and Du Quoin Middle School. The district's performance is mixed, with some standout schools and areas for improvement across the board.
Du Quoin Middle School is a standout, ranking 407 out of 1,368 Illinois middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperformed district and state averages in English Language Arts proficiency and maintained a low student-teacher ratio. In contrast, Du Quoin High School ranked 405 out of 698 Illinois high schools with a 2-star rating, but achieved a high 4-year graduation rate of 89% and a low student-teacher ratio.
Across the district, test scores were a mixed bag. Du Quoin Elementary School struggled with proficiency rates below district and state averages, while Du Quoin Middle School outperformed in English Language Arts but underperformed in Mathematics. Attendance was also a challenge, with high chronic absenteeism rates across all three schools. Socioeconomic factors, such as the high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at the elementary school, suggest opportunities for targeted support and resource allocation within the district.
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