Summary:
The Calumet City School District 155 in Illinois operates two elementary schools: Wilson Elementary School and Wentworth Intermediate School. Both schools have relatively low statewide rankings and 0-star ratings from SchoolDigger, indicating they are among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Illinois.
The data reveals several key insights about these schools. Both Wilson Elementary and Wentworth Intermediate have significantly higher chronic absenteeism rates of 25.4% compared to the state average. Wentworth Intermediate has an exceptionally high rate of 71.84% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting the school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population. While the schools spend relatively high amounts per student, their academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in various subjects, has been consistently low across multiple years and grade levels.
Overall, the Calumet City School District 155 appears to be facing significant challenges in providing quality education to its students. The low statewide rankings, high chronic absenteeism rates, and consistently poor academic performance across both elementary schools indicate a need for targeted interventions and a deeper investigation into the root causes of the district's struggles.
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