Summary:
The Itasca School District 10 in Illinois is home to two exceptional elementary schools: Raymond Benson Primary School (grades PK-2) and Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School (grades 3-5). The district as a whole is ranked 46 out of 811 school districts in Illinois and is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating its commitment to providing a high-quality education.
Both schools within the district demonstrate exceptional academic performance. Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School consistently ranks in the top 15% of Illinois elementary schools, with 77.5% of students proficient or better in ELA and 71.5% proficient or better in Math, significantly outperforming the state averages. The school also excels in science, with 59.6% of 5th graders proficient or better on the ISA science assessment. Raymond Benson Primary School, while not having a statewide ranking history, is part of the highly-ranked Itasca School District 10 and likely shares in the district's academic excellence.
The schools' strong performance is supported by their resource allocation, with Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School spending $16,042 per student and maintaining a student-teacher ratio of 13.4. While the chronic absenteeism rate at both schools is higher than the state average, the overall academic outcomes demonstrate the district's commitment to providing a top-tier education for its students.
Thank you for your feedback!