Summary:
The city of Brookfield, Illinois is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school. The data reveals stark differences in academic performance between these institutions, with Hollywood Elementary School and Congress Park Elementary School consistently ranking among the top schools in the state, while Lincoln Elementary School lags behind in most metrics.
Hollywood Elementary School stands out as the top performer, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceptional proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In contrast, Lincoln Elementary School struggles, with proficiency rates well below the state and district averages. The data suggests a potential correlation between higher spending per student and better academic outcomes, as Hollywood Elementary School has the highest spending per student and the strongest performance.
The analysis also reveals significant differences in attendance, with Hollywood Elementary School having a much lower chronic absenteeism rate of 10% compared to 32.1% at Lincoln Elementary School. This suggests that attendance is a critical factor in student success. Additionally, the data indicates that some schools, like Lincoln Elementary School, serve a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, which may contribute to their lower academic performance.
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