Summary:
The Pana CUSD 8 district in Illinois serves students from preschool through 12th grade across 4 schools - 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district faces some challenges, including high rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch eligibility, but also has some standout performers like Pana Junior High School, which consistently ranks in the top half of Illinois middle schools.
Pana Senior High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking but maintains a 3-star rating and a commendable 89% graduation rate. The high school performs well in English Language Arts and Science but lags behind the state average in Mathematics. In contrast, Lincoln Elementary School has more mixed test score performance, with some grades exceeding district and state averages while others fall behind.
Across the district, chronic absenteeism rates are significantly higher than the state average, and the schools have high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 67.36% at Pana Senior High School to 70.83% at Lincoln Elementary School. Spending per student also varies, with Pana Senior High School spending the most at $15,181 per student and Washington Elementary School spending the least at $11,690 per student. Addressing these equity and resource allocation challenges could be key focus areas for the Pana CUSD 8 district.
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