Summary:
The Serena CUSD 2 district in Illinois serves students from four schools: two elementary schools (Sheridan Elementary School and Harding Grade School), one middle school (Serena Middle School), and one high school (Serena High School). The data reveals that Harding Grade School is the standout performer in the district, with the highest proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grades, outperforming the district and state averages.
Serena Middle School also shows some signs of improvement, with increases in ELA and Math proficiency from 2023-2024 to 2024-2025. However, the school still lags behind the state averages, particularly in 8th grade Math. The district as a whole faces challenges, such as a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which is significantly above the state average and likely contributes to the lower academic performance.
The data also highlights differences in spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools, which may play a role in the academic outcomes. Additionally, the wide range in free/reduced lunch rates suggests varying levels of economic disadvantage within the district, which could be an important factor to consider when analyzing performance. By focusing on the strengths of Harding Grade School and addressing the chronic absenteeism and achievement gaps at other schools, the Serena CUSD 2 district can work towards improving educational outcomes for all students.
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