Summary:
The Putnam County CUSD 535 district in Illinois consists of 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves students from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds, as evidenced by the varying free and reduced-price lunch rates across the schools.
Among the schools, Putnam County Elementary School stands out as the top performer, with 63.7% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 43.8% proficient or better in Mathematics, exceeding both district and state averages. The school has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, the highest in the district. In contrast, Putnam County High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 194th to 388th out of Illinois high schools, and its test scores are mixed, with performance below the state average in several subject areas.
The data reveals significant variations in academic performance across the different schools and grade levels within the district. While Putnam County Elementary School is a strong performer, the other schools have more inconsistent results, with some grade levels and subject areas lagging behind state averages. This suggests the district may have room for improvement in ensuring consistent academic excellence across all schools and grade levels, regardless of the socioeconomic backgrounds of the student populations.
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