Summary:
The Wabash CUSD 348 district in Illinois serves students from 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district's academic performance shows a mix of strengths and challenges, with some schools excelling in certain areas while struggling in others.
Among the standout schools, Mt Carmel Grade School ranked 839 out of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools and performed well on English Language Arts assessments, with 54.7% of students proficient or better, compared to the district and state averages of 52.7% and 53.1%, respectively. However, the school struggled with mathematics, with only 41.6% of students proficient or better, below the district and state averages. Meanwhile, Mount Carmel High School ranked 382 out of 698 Illinois high schools and outperformed the district and state averages in science, with 56.1% of 11th-grade students proficient or better, compared to 48.7% statewide.
The Wabash CUSD 348 district as a whole struggled with mathematics, with only 30.5% of students proficient or better across all grades, compared to the state average of 38.5%. Additionally, the schools had high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 43.08% at Mount Carmel High School to 55.87% at Mt Carmel Junior High School, and chronic absenteeism rates around 25.4% in 2024-2025, suggesting potential equity concerns that may be impacting student outcomes. Addressing these challenges and building on the strengths of individual schools could help the district better support student success.
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