Summary:
The North Clay CUSD 25 district in Illinois serves two schools - North Clay Elementary/Junior High School and North Clay Community High School. The district as a whole is ranked 682 out of 811 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating significant room for improvement across both schools.
North Clay Elementary/Junior High School stands out for its high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which is well above the state average. In contrast, North Clay Community High School has a strong 89.0% four-year graduation rate, outperforming the state. However, both schools struggle with low proficiency rates on standardized tests, particularly in mathematics, where scores fall well below state averages.
Across both schools, the data reveals high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting the student population faces significant socioeconomic challenges. While per-student spending and student-teacher ratios are relatively high, the schools' academic performance indicates that simply increasing funding and staffing may not be the sole solution. The district should focus on identifying and addressing the root causes of the performance gaps, with a particular emphasis on improving curriculum, instruction, and support for students in order to drive better outcomes.
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