Morrison CUSD 6

The Morrison CUSD 6 district in Illinois serves students from preschool through 12th grade across 4 schools - 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district faces some challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates and a significant percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, but also has standout schools like Southside School, which has shown strong academic performance.

Morrison High School stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 89.0% and a low dropout rate of 2.4%. The high school also performs well on standardized tests, with 71% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 43.5% in Science, exceeding state averages. In contrast, Morrison Junior High School and Morrison High School have lower proficiency rates in some subject areas compared to the district and state.

The data also reveals that Southside School has shown strong academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages. However, the district as a whole faces a significant challenge with high chronic absenteeism rates of 25.4% across all schools, which may be impacting student learning and achievement. The district also spends between $11,560 and $12,777 per student, with the highest spending at Morrison High School.