Summary:
The Gifford CCSD 188 district in Illinois contains a single elementary school, Gifford Grade School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. While the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating over the past three years, it continues to provide education to the local community.
Gifford Grade School's academic performance is mixed, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics generally below the state averages, but science proficiency rates slightly above the state average. The school faces some socioeconomic challenges, with a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch and an elevated chronic absenteeism rate. Despite the school's above-average per-student spending and relatively small class sizes, its academic performance suggests a need to evaluate the effectiveness of resource allocation and implement targeted strategies to improve student outcomes.
Overall, the analysis of Gifford CCSD 188's sole elementary school highlights the need for the district and community to work together to address the school's performance and demographic challenges, with a focus on improving core academic skills, providing targeted support for students facing socioeconomic barriers, and ensuring that resources are being utilized effectively to support student learning and engagement.
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