Summary:
The Harvard CUSD 50 school district in Illinois is home to three elementary schools: Crosby Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School, and Washington Elementary School. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and face significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to their students.
Among the three schools, Crosby Elementary School stands out as the lowest performer, with only 13.8% of students proficient or better in ELA and 11.9% in Math for the 2024-2025 school year. In contrast, Jefferson Elementary School has slightly better test scores, with 24% of students proficient or better in ELA and 12.7% in Math. However, all three schools are performing significantly below the district and state averages.
The data also reveals high chronic absenteeism rates, with both Crosby and Jefferson reporting 25.4% for the 2024-2025 school year. Additionally, a large percentage of students in these schools receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a predominantly low-income population. Despite the high spending per student, ranging from $16,260 to $17,183, the schools continue to struggle, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and resource allocation to improve student outcomes.
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