Summary:
The 62278 zip code in Illinois is home to two schools: Red Bud Elementary School and Red Bud High School, both part of the Red Bud CUSD 132 district. While Red Bud Elementary has average performance, Red Bud High School stands out as the stronger school, ranking in the top 30% of Illinois high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Red Bud High School boasts a solid 89% 4-year graduation rate and a low 2.4% dropout rate. Its students perform well on standardized tests, with over 40% proficient or better in ACT English, Math, and Science. In comparison, Red Bud Elementary has more mixed results, with above-average English Language Arts proficiency but lagging Math scores. Both schools, however, face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates around 25%.
The data also reveals differences in student demographics and resource allocation between the two schools. Red Bud Elementary has a higher rate of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 47.88%, compared to 32.69% at the high school. Additionally, Red Bud High spends slightly more per student and has a higher student-teacher ratio, suggesting the district may allocate more resources to the secondary level. Addressing these disparities and improving attendance could be important priorities for the district to ensure equitable opportunities for all students.
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