Summary:
The 62254 zip code area is home to two schools - Lebanon Elementary School and Lebanon High School, both part of the Lebanon CUSD 9 district. While Lebanon Elementary School consistently performs at a high level, ranking among the top 20% of Illinois elementary schools, Lebanon High School has seen a significant decline in its performance, dropping from a 4-star to 2-star rating over the past 3 years.
Lebanon Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, with students exceeding state averages in ELA and Math proficiency across all grade levels. The school also maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, below the district and state averages. In contrast, Lebanon High School struggles with relatively low test scores, particularly in Math proficiency, and a concerning graduation rate of 89% and dropout rate of 2.4% in the most recent year.
Both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, which can negatively impact student learning and achievement. Additionally, the relatively high free/reduced lunch rates at both schools (40.27% at the elementary school and 42.37% at the high school) suggest the presence of socioeconomic challenges that may impact student outcomes. Addressing attendance issues and ensuring equitable access to resources and support for economically disadvantaged students could be key focus areas for the district to improve overall educational outcomes.
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