Orland School District 135

The Orland School District 135 is a strong-performing school district in Illinois, serving 10 schools across 7 elementary schools and 3 middle schools. The district as a whole is ranked 180 out of 811 school districts in the state and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out for their exceptional performance. Meadow Ridge School is an elementary school that ranks 441 out of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools, with impressive test scores and a low student-teacher ratio. High Point Elementary School also performs exceptionally well, ranking 288 out of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools and boasting strong test scores. At the middle school level, Jerling Junior High School stands out, ranking 263 out of 1,368 Illinois middle schools and demonstrating strong academic achievement.

While the district as a whole outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, there is some variation in test scores between individual schools. Additionally, the district faces a challenge with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which is higher than the state average. However, the district appears to be effectively allocating its resources, with consistent spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools.