Summary:
The Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 district in Illinois is home to two elementary schools: Genoa Elementary School and Kingston Elementary School. Both schools have consistently underperformed the state average on standardized test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with Genoa Elementary School ranking in the bottom half of Illinois elementary schools and Kingston Elementary School's historical ranking placing it in the bottom half as well.
The data analysis reveals that both schools face significant challenges, including low proficiency rates, high chronic absenteeism, and a student population with a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Genoa Elementary School had a 35.2% proficiency rate in ELA and a 31.4% proficiency rate in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 53.1% and 38.5%, respectively. Additionally, both schools have high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that they serve a significant population of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Despite the higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio at Kingston Elementary School compared to Genoa Elementary School, the academic performance of the two schools remains consistently below the state average. This suggests that the issue is not solely related to resource allocation, but may be influenced by other factors, such as instructional practices, curriculum, and school leadership. The Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 district should investigate the root causes of these performance issues and develop targeted strategies to improve the educational outcomes for students in these schools.
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