Summary:
Thompsonville CUSD 174 is a small school district in Illinois that serves the community of Thompsonville. The district has only one high school, Thompsonville High School, which has a relatively small student population of 103 students. The school faces significant challenges, including low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and serving a student population with high economic disadvantages.
Thompsonville High School is ranked 556 out of 697 Illinois high schools for the 2023-2024 school year and has a low 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's standardized test scores are significantly lower than the state averages, with only 3.7% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to the state average of 26.1%. The school's four-year graduation rate is also lower than the state average at 86.4%, and the chronic absenteeism rate is high at 32.6%.
Despite the school's low performance, its per-student spending is slightly higher than the state average, raising questions about how the available resources are being allocated and utilized to support student learning and achievement. The small school size may present both challenges and opportunities, but the limited resources and opportunities available in a small school setting may also contribute to the school's struggles. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive approach that addresses both academic and non-academic factors impacting student success.
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