Summary:
The Sterling CUSD 5 district in Illinois serves students from 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the district as a whole struggles with test scores below state averages, a few schools stand out in the data.
Washington Elementary School is the top performer, with 35.9% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 29% in Mathematics - significantly above the district and state averages. The school also has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 7.7%. Lincoln Elementary School has shown consistent improvement, moving from a 2-star to a 3-star rating, and its 30.3% ELA proficiency is above the district average. Meanwhile, Sterling High School maintains a 3-star rating, the highest in the district, and has a 86.2% 4-year graduation rate.
However, the district faces challenges, including high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 7.7% at Washington Elementary to 21.6% at Sterling High School. Additionally, a large portion of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage. While the data shows areas for improvement, it also suggests that with the right strategies, the district may be able to drive better outcomes for its students across all schools.
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