Summary:
The Calhoun CUSD 40 district in Illinois operates two schools - Calhoun Elementary/Junior High School and Calhoun High School. While the elementary school performs above the state average in early grades, it struggles in middle school, with proficiency rates dropping significantly. In contrast, the high school has seen its ranking decline in recent years and lags behind state averages in college readiness assessments.
At the elementary/junior high level, Calhoun Elementary/Junior High School is ranked 761 out of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school performs well in 3rd grade English Language Arts and Mathematics, but its proficiency rates drop sharply in the middle school grades. This suggests potential issues with curriculum alignment, instructional practices, or student support systems as students progress through the grades.
Calhoun High School, on the other hand, is ranked 482 out of 698 Illinois high schools, with a 2-star rating. The school has seen its ranking decline in recent years, and it struggles with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science on college readiness assessments, performing below the state averages. Additionally, both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates and relatively high free/reduced lunch rates, indicating the need for targeted support and interventions to ensure equitable access to educational opportunities for all students.
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