Summary:
The ISU Laboratory Schools district in Illinois is home to one exceptional elementary school, Thomas Metcalf School. This PK-8 institution serves 425 students and has consistently ranked among the top 12% of Illinois elementary schools, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Thomas Metcalf School's academic performance is truly standout, with 70.6% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 56.5% proficient or better in Mathematics - significantly higher than the state averages of 41.2% and 28.4%, respectively. The school's excellence is particularly evident in the upper grades, where 84.3% of 8th graders achieve proficiency in both ELA and Math. Additionally, Thomas Metcalf boasts a very low chronic absenteeism rate of just 11.4%, well below the state average.
While the school serves a relatively low-need student population, with only 6.35% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, its exceptional performance across multiple metrics suggests that Thomas Metcalf School is a true leader in the ISU Laboratory Schools district and the state of Illinois. Parents seeking a high-quality elementary education for their children would be well-advised to consider this exceptional institution.
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