Summary:
The Washington School District 52 in Illinois serves students from two schools - Lincoln Grade School and Washington Middle School. Based on the available data, Washington Middle School stands out as a high-performing school, consistently ranking among the top 81-92 middle schools in Illinois and earning 5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger.
Washington Middle School's test scores, particularly in English Language Arts, are significantly higher than the district and state averages, indicating the school is providing a strong educational foundation for its students. In contrast, Lincoln Grade School also performs well, with higher than state average proficiency rates in ELA and Math across all grades. Both schools outperform the district and state averages in science proficiency for 5th and 8th grades.
However, both schools face a challenge with chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 25.4% for both, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, Lincoln Grade School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 32.35%, compared to 29.36% at Washington Middle School. Despite these socioeconomic factors, Lincoln Grade School still manages to outperform the district and state averages in many academic areas, suggesting the school is effectively supporting its students from lower-income backgrounds.
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