Summary:
Tonica CCSD 79 is a small school district in Illinois that serves the community of Tonica, with just one elementary school, Tonica Grade School, serving grades PK-8. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it is performing below average compared to other Illinois elementary schools, ranking in the bottom half statewide and earning a 2 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.
Academically, Tonica Grade School struggles, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics well below the state averages, particularly in Mathematics where the school's proficiency is less than half the state's. However, the school's 8th grade science proficiency rate is a relative strength, exceeding the state average. The school also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism, which likely contributes to the low academic performance.
Demographically, Tonica Grade School serves a high-need student population, with nearly half of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. While the school's spending per student is higher than the state average, the academic outcomes suggest that additional resources and targeted interventions may be necessary to address the learning needs of the students and improve educational outcomes across all grade levels and subject areas at Tonica CCSD 79.
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