Summary:
The Carbondale Education Service District 95 in Illinois consists of 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools (Parrish Elementary, Thomas Elementary, and Lewis School) and 1 middle school (Carbondale Middle School). The district faces challenges in academic performance, with most schools performing significantly below state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency.
Lewis School stands out as the highest-performing school in the district, with the strongest proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. However, even Lewis School is ranked in the bottom half of Illinois elementary schools, suggesting room for improvement across the district. Thomas Elementary has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate, while Parrish Elementary has the highest rate, which may be contributing to the district's academic challenges.
The district also faces socioeconomic disparities, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 47.53% at Carbondale Middle School to 75.96% at Parrish Elementary. Addressing these disparities and identifying best practices from the higher-performing schools could be valuable strategies for the Carbondale Education Service District 95 to improve educational outcomes for all students.
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