Summary:
The Palos CCSD 118 district in Illinois is home to two elementary schools: Palos West Elementary School and Palos East Elementary School. Both schools serve students from kindergarten through 6th grade and are part of a high-performing district.
Based on the data, Palos West Elementary School appears to be the standout school in the district. It consistently ranks higher than Palos East Elementary School in the statewide SchoolDigger rankings, and has significantly higher test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Palos West had 80% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 73.6% at Palos East. In mathematics, Palos West had 73.8% proficiency, while Palos East had 59.4%.
Both schools in the Palos CCSD 118 district have relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, which could be an area of concern. However, the district as a whole performs significantly better than the state average on standardized tests, with proficiency rates that are 30 percentage points or more higher than the Illinois state average. Additionally, the district spends a significant amount per student, with Palos West spending over $18,000 per student and Palos East spending over $17,000 per student, suggesting a strong financial commitment to education in the district.
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