Silvis School District 34

The Silvis School District 34 in Illinois serves students from two schools - George O Barr School, an elementary school, and Northeast Junior High School, a middle school. Both schools have consistently underperformed compared to state averages across various metrics, indicating systemic challenges within the district.

Test scores at both schools are significantly lower than the state average, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science all falling well below the state benchmarks. For example, in 2024-2025, George O Barr School had 44.1% proficiency in ELA and 21.4% in Math, while the state averages were 53.1% and 38.5% respectively. Northeast Junior High School performed even worse, with 35% proficiency in ELA and 13% in Math. Additionally, both schools struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, at 25.4% in 2024-2025, much higher than the state average.

The data also suggests that the Silvis School District 34 serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 66.35% of George O Barr School students and 67.33% of Northeast Junior High School students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024. Despite the relatively high spending per student at both schools, the consistently low performance across the district raises concerns about educational equity and the ability of the district to provide high-quality learning opportunities for all students.