Summary:
The Hiawatha CUSD 426 district in Illinois serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade across two schools: Hiawatha Elementary School PreK-5 and Hiawatha Junior/Senior High School. The data reveals a mix of strengths and areas for improvement across these schools.
Hiawatha Elementary School PreK-5 stands out for its relatively high proficiency rates in English Language Arts, particularly in 5th grade, and strong 5th grade science proficiency that exceeds district and state averages. However, the school struggles with lower mathematics proficiency compared to ELA, and has a concerning high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%. In contrast, Hiawatha Junior/Senior High School demonstrates solid 7th and 8th grade ELA proficiency, as well as strong 9th grade science proficiency, but faces challenges with low mathematics proficiency, especially on the SAT for 11th graders.
Both schools share the common issue of high chronic absenteeism rates of 25.4%, which is an area that requires further investigation and targeted interventions. Additionally, the data suggests potential resource challenges at the elementary school, with a higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients and lower per-student spending compared to the high school. Addressing these key findings, such as improving mathematics instruction and tackling chronic absenteeism, could help the Hiawatha CUSD 426 district enhance educational outcomes for its students.
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