Summary:
The Murphysboro CUSD 186 district in Illinois serves students from preschool through 12th grade across 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole faces significant challenges, with all schools performing below the state average on academic assessments and receiving low ratings from SchoolDigger.
Murphysboro High School stands out as the highest-performing school in the district, ranking 318 out of 698 Illinois high schools and maintaining a 3-star rating. However, the school still performs slightly below the state average on standardized tests, with 48% proficient or better in ELA and 33.6% in Math. In contrast, Carruthers Elementary School performs better than the district average on state assessments, with 34.4% proficiency in ELA and 28.9% in Math, earning it a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
A common challenge across the district is the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with most schools above 99%. This suggests that the district serves a predominantly low-income population, which may contribute to the academic struggles. Additionally, all schools in the district have alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 25.4% to 25.4%, which could further hinder student learning and achievement. The district will need to address these systemic issues to improve educational outcomes for the students of Murphysboro CUSD 186.
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