Summary:
Gifford CCSD 188 is a small school district in Illinois that serves the community of Gifford, with only one elementary school, Gifford Grade School. The school serves students from kindergarten through 8th grade and has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past few years, ranging from 657 out of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools in 2024-2025 to 1,096 out of 2,067 in 2023-2024.
Gifford Grade School's academic performance has been mixed, with the school's overall proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics generally higher than the state averages, but with some notable exceptions at certain grade levels. For example, in 7th grade, the school's proficiency rates were lower than the state's in both subjects. The school's science proficiency rates for 5th and 8th grades, however, were higher than the state averages. Additionally, the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which could be a contributing factor to its academic performance.
Socioeconomic factors also play a role, as Gifford CCSD 188 serves a population with a free and reduced-price lunch rate of 32.92%, indicating a significant number of economically disadvantaged students. The school's per-student spending for the 2023-2024 school year was $13,988, which may be an important consideration in understanding the resources available to support student learning.
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