Summary:
The Rankin Central School District 98 in Illinois is home to a single elementary school, Rankin Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 8th grade. Despite serving a population with higher economic needs, with over a third of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Rankin Elementary School stands out as a strong-performing school within its district and the state of Illinois.
Rankin Elementary School is ranked in the top 50% of Illinois elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 958-1010 out of over 2,000 schools in recent years. The school's performance on state assessments, particularly in English Language Arts, is generally above the district and state averages. Additionally, Rankin Elementary has a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to the state average, and its spending per student ($20,362) is higher than the state average, suggesting the school may have access to more resources to support student learning.
While Rankin Elementary School's overall performance is commendable, the data reveals a few potential areas for improvement or further investigation. The lower proficiency rates in 3rd grade Math (37.5%) and 5th grade Science (22.7%) compared to other grade levels may indicate potential equity issues that warrant closer examination. Additionally, the school's improving trend, with higher proficiency rates in 2024-2025 compared to 2023-2024 in both ELA and Math, suggests the school is making progress in enhancing student outcomes over time.
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