Summary:
The Oakland CUSD 5 district in Illinois consists of two schools - Lake Crest Elementary School and Oakland High School. While both schools serve the same district, the data reveals a stark contrast in their academic performance and outcomes.
Oakland High School stands out as the stronger performer, ranking 370 out of 698 Illinois high schools and earning a 2-star rating. The high school boasts significantly better test scores than the district and state averages, with 84.6% of 11th graders proficient or better in ACT English and Science, and 69.2% proficient in ACT Math. Additionally, Oakland High School maintains a high 4-year graduation rate of 89.0% and a low dropout rate of 2.4%, despite spending less per student ($10,882) compared to Lake Crest Elementary ($13,299).
In contrast, Lake Crest Elementary ranks 1658 out of 2056 Illinois elementary schools, earning a 1-star rating. The elementary school has a much lower statewide ranking and weaker academic outcomes compared to the high school. Additionally, Lake Crest Elementary has a higher rate of free/reduced lunch recipients at 43.96%, which could be a contributing factor to its lower performance. Both schools, however, share a concerning issue of high chronic absenteeism rates around 25%.
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