Summary:
The Iroquois County CUSD 9 district in Illinois serves students from preschool through 12th grade across 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
Among the standout schools in the district, Watseka Junior High School has consistently performed well, ranking in the top 30% of Illinois middle schools in the past 3 years with strong test scores. Similarly, Watseka Community High School has also performed well, ranking in the top 45% of Illinois high schools and boasting a high 89% 4-year graduation rate. However, the elementary schools in the district show more inconsistent results, with Glenn Raymond School having lower proficiency rates in 3rd and 4th grade compared to 5th grade.
Across the district, there are some areas of concern, such as high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 25.4% to 25.4%, which are significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the schools have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54.9% to 76.11%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the district. Despite these challenges, the district appears to be investing resources into its schools, with relatively low student-teacher ratios and high per-student spending, which could be leveraged to drive improvements in student outcomes.
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