Summary:
The Iroquois West CUSD 10 district in Illinois operates 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.
Among the district's schools, Iroquois West Elementary School/Gilman stands out with exceptional academic performance, with 87.2% of students proficient or better in ELA and 89.4% in Math on the 2024-2025 IAR assessments, significantly higher than the district and state averages. In contrast, Iroquois West High School lags behind, with proficiency rates in ELA, Math, and Science below the state average, despite a respectable 89.0% four-year graduation rate.
The district faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates around 25% across all schools, and significant performance gaps between the elementary schools and the middle/high school. Additionally, the district's overall ranking of 460 out of 811 in Illinois and a 2-star rating suggest systemic issues that will require a comprehensive improvement strategy, including a closer examination of resource allocation across the different schools and grade levels.
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