Summary:
The Johnston City CUSD 1 district in Illinois serves students from 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of strengths and challenges across the district, with Lincoln Elementary standing out as the highest-performing school, while other schools face significant performance gaps and equity concerns.
Lincoln Elementary has the strongest academic performance in the district, with 40.7% of students proficient or better in Math and 37% in English Language Arts, well above the district and state averages. In contrast, Washington Middle School has seen a decline in its performance, dropping from a 2-star to a 1-star rating on SchoolDigger. The district as a whole faces high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 25.4% across all schools, which may be contributing to the low academic performance observed.
Equity concerns are also evident, with all schools in the district having high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 53.94% at Johnston City High School to 67.86% at Lincoln Elementary. This, coupled with the significant performance gaps between the district and state averages, suggests that targeted interventions and support for economically disadvantaged students may be necessary to address these challenges and improve overall student outcomes.
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