Summary:
The Roxana CUSD 1 district in Illinois is home to two elementary schools: South Primary School and Central Intermediate School. Both schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and face similar challenges in providing a high-quality education.
Neither school stands out as a clear performer, as they both rank in the bottom half of Illinois elementary schools on the statewide School Digger ranking. Both schools also struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates of 25.4% and serve student populations with over 60% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges. Spending per student is relatively high, around $16,000 for both schools, but this does not seem to translate into improved academic outcomes, as both schools consistently underperform the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency.
Overall, the data suggests that the Roxana CUSD 1 district faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its elementary school students. The low statewide rankings, high chronic absenteeism, and consistent underperformance on standardized tests indicate a need for a comprehensive review and improvement plan to address the root causes of the district's struggles and ensure all students have access to a quality education.
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