Summary:
The Grayville CUSD 1 district in Illinois serves students from two schools - Grayville Junior Senior High School and Wells Elementary School. While the district faces challenges with low math proficiency across both schools, Wells Elementary stands out as the stronger performer, with higher academic achievement, lower chronic absenteeism, and more efficient spending compared to the high school.
Wells Elementary has a higher statewide ranking, currently at 597 out of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools and rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. In contrast, Grayville Junior Senior High School ranks 391 out of 698 Illinois high schools and has a 2-star rating. Wells Elementary also outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels, while the high school struggles to meet state standards in most subject areas.
Despite the performance gap, both schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with over 50% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This high poverty level may contribute to the academic challenges observed, particularly in the area of math proficiency, which is an issue for both schools. The district should prioritize strategies to address these disparities and ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.
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