Summary:
The 62844 zip code area is home to two schools - Grayville Junior Senior High School and Wells Elementary School, both part of the Grayville CUSD 1 district. While Wells Elementary has consistently performed well, with a 4-star rating, Grayville Junior Senior High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and star rating over the past two years.
Wells Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, ranking in the top half of Illinois elementary schools. In contrast, Grayville Junior Senior High School has struggled with test scores, particularly in math, where only 17.9% of students were proficient in 2024-2025. The high school's overall performance has dropped from a 3-star to a 2-star rating, suggesting a need for improvement at the secondary level.
Both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, around 25%, which may be impacting student learning and achievement. Additionally, the significant difference in free/reduced lunch rates between the elementary and high school (73.91% vs. 52.86%) indicates that the student populations have different socioeconomic backgrounds, which could contribute to the performance gaps observed. Overall, the data reveals a mixed picture, with the elementary school performing well above the district average, while the high school grapples with declining performance and test score challenges.
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