Summary:
The Ccsd 168 district in Illinois serves students from 2 elementary schools (Wagoner Elementary and Strassburg Elementary) and 1 middle school (Rickover Junior High School). However, the data reveals that all three schools in the district are performing significantly below state averages on key metrics like test scores and chronic absenteeism rates.
Proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are alarmingly low across the district, with all schools scoring well below the state averages. For example, in 2024-2025, the ELA proficiency rate at Strassburg Elementary was just 25.8% compared to the state average of 53.1%. The mathematics proficiency rates are especially concerning, with Rickover Junior High School scoring only 3.7% proficient or better in 2024-2025 compared to the state average of 38.5%. Chronic absenteeism rates are also high, with 25.4% of students chronically absent across the district.
Despite the district spending more per student than the state average, ranging from $15,130 to $16,505 per student, the schools continue to struggle. This suggests that the district may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation and spending priorities to better support student success. Additionally, the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, ranging from 50.43% to 64.06%, indicate that the schools serve a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may contribute to the low academic performance and high chronic absenteeism rates. Targeted interventions and support will be crucial for the Ccsd 168 district to improve student outcomes and better serve the community.
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