Summary:
The North Wamac School District 186 in Illinois has only one elementary school, North Wamac Grade School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. The school faces a combination of academic and socioeconomic challenges, with mixed performance on standardized tests and a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
North Wamac Grade School's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 809th out of 2,067 Illinois elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 915th out of 2,056 in 2024-2025. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics were below the state averages for most grade levels, with the exception of 7th grade ELA, which was significantly higher than the state average. The school's science proficiency rate for 8th grade was also below the state average.
The school faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with 91.67% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school had a chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% in 2024-2025, which is significantly higher than the state average. Despite the district's relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio, the academic performance data suggests that these resources may not be translating into consistent student outcomes. Further analysis and targeted interventions may be necessary to improve student performance and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the district.
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