Summary:
The 62471 zip code area is home to 3 schools in the Vandalia CUSD 203 district, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the Vandalia Junior High School stands out as a relatively strong performer, the other schools in the district face challenges in academic achievement and attendance.
The Vandalia Elementary School and Vandalia Community High School struggle to meet state proficiency standards, particularly in math. The high school's SAT scores are significantly lower than the state average, with only 12% proficient in ELA and 9.3% in Math. Chronic absenteeism rates are also a concern, ranging from 18.4% at the middle school to 35.7% at the high school.
Despite the district's higher-than-average per-student spending of $13,003, the academic performance of the schools does not seem to reflect this investment. The schools also have a very homogeneous student population, with over 90% of students identifying as white, which may limit the educational experiences and perspectives available to students. Addressing the attendance and academic performance challenges, particularly at the elementary and high school levels, could be key priorities for the Vandalia CUSD 203 district moving forward.
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