Macomb CUSD 185

The Macomb CUSD 185 district in Illinois consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a diverse student population with a high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 48.07% to 65.12% across the schools.

Macomb Senior High School stands out as the highest-performing school in the district, ranking 156th out of 699 Illinois high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a strong 4-year graduation rate of 89.0% and a low dropout rate of 2.4%. However, while the school performs above the state average in English Language Arts and Science, it lags behind in Mathematics. In contrast, Macomb Middle School and Edison Elementary School both perform below the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

The district as a whole faces challenges, with a relatively high rate of chronic absenteeism across all schools, which may contribute to the lower academic performance. Additionally, the district's spending per student varies, with the highest spending at the MacArthur Early Childhood Center, potentially reflecting the specialized needs of that population. Overall, the Macomb CUSD 185 district is working to address these challenges and support the academic growth of its students.