Summary:
The Macomb CUSD 185 district in Illinois is home to three elementary schools: Lincoln Elementary School, Edison Elementary School, and MacArthur Early Childhood Center. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 2nd grade, with a focus on providing quality education in the early years.
Among the standout schools, Lincoln Elementary stands out with the highest enrollment of 410 students and the highest spending per student at $16,145. MacArthur Early Childhood Center also stands out, with a dedicated focus on pre-kindergarten students and the highest spending per student at $20,036, likely due to the specialized nature of early childhood education. However, Edison Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom half of Illinois elementary schools, with significantly lower academic proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages.
Across the district, there are some concerning trends, such as high chronic absenteeism rates at Lincoln Elementary and Edison Elementary, as well as disparities in spending per student and student-teacher ratios. These factors may contribute to the academic challenges faced by some schools in the district, and addressing them could be an important focus for the district's leadership.
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