Summary:
The Mt Pulaski CUSD 23 district in Illinois serves students from preschool through 12th grade across two schools - Mount Pulaski Elementary School and Mount Pulaski High School. While the elementary school is performing reasonably well, the high school stands out as a clear academic leader in the district, ranking 158 out of 698 Illinois high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Mount Pulaski High School boasts a strong 89% four-year graduation rate and a low 2.4% dropout rate. Student performance on standardized tests is generally higher at the high school compared to the elementary school, especially in English Language Arts and Science. The high school also spends significantly more per student ($22,861) and has a lower student-teacher ratio of 9.3, compared to $16,335 per student and a ratio of 13 at the elementary school.
However, both schools face the challenge of high chronic absenteeism rates, exceeding 25% in 2024-2025. Addressing attendance issues should be a top priority for the district. Additionally, the mixed math performance at the elementary school may indicate a need to review the curriculum and instructional practices to ensure vertical alignment and consistency across grade levels. Ensuring equitable distribution of funding and staffing across all schools could also help improve outcomes for students.
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