Summary:
The Sandwich CUSD 430 district in Illinois serves students from preschool through 12th grade across 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district showcases a mix of high-performing and struggling schools, with some common challenges around chronic absenteeism and supporting economically disadvantaged students.
Two elementary schools stand out for their strong academic performance. Lynn G Haskin Elementary School has the highest proficiency rates in both English Language Arts (73.2%) and Mathematics (82.9%) for the 2024-2025 school year, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. Similarly, Prairie View Elementary School also has impressive proficiency rates of 62.2% in ELA and 68.9% in Math. In contrast, W W Woodbury Elementary School saw a significant drop in test scores, going from 71.4% proficiency in ELA and 73.8% in Math in 2023-2024 to 43.5% and 58.7% respectively in 2024-2025, warranting further investigation.
Across the district, the schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 25.4% in 2024-2025. Additionally, a large proportion of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant economically disadvantaged population that may require additional support and resources. Sandwich Community High School stands out with a 89.0% four-year graduation rate and a relatively low 2.4% dropout rate, but the district as a whole shows inconsistent performance across grade levels and subject areas, suggesting the need for targeted strategies to improve outcomes for all students.
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