Summary:
The Palos CCSD 118 district in Illinois is home to three high-performing schools: two elementary schools (Palos West Elementary School and Palos East Elementary School) and one middle school (Palos South Middle School). The district consistently outperforms state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with Palos West Elementary and Palos South Middle School standing out as exceptional institutions.
Palos West Elementary School and Palos South Middle School are the standout schools in the district, both maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking among the top 5-20% of their respective school types in Illinois. These schools boast impressive test scores, with Palos West Elementary's English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates significantly above the state averages, and Palos South Middle School's English Language Arts proficiency rates exceeding 90% in the upper grades.
The Palos CCSD 118 district as a whole is well-resourced, spending between $17,034 and $18,364 per student, which is higher than the state average. The district also maintains relatively low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 13.7 to 14.6, suggesting a strong commitment to providing a quality education and individualized attention for students. While the district's chronic absenteeism rate is higher than the state average, the moderate levels of economic disadvantage, as indicated by the free/reduced lunch rates, suggest that the district is effectively supporting students from diverse backgrounds.
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