Summary:
The Murphysboro CUSD 186 district in Illinois is home to two elementary schools: Carruthers Elementary School and Gen John A Logan Attendance Center. Both schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and face significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance and high rates of economic disadvantage among their student populations.
The data analysis reveals that neither Carruthers Elementary nor Gen John A Logan Attendance Center are standout schools, as both have relatively low proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state average. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Carruthers Elementary had only 19.5% of students proficient or better in ELA, far below the state average of 41.2%. Additionally, both schools struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, with Carruthers Elementary at 28.5% and Gen John A Logan Attendance Center at 30.4%, significantly higher than the state average.
Despite the relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios at both schools, the data suggests that simply allocating more resources may not be the sole solution to improving student outcomes. The extremely high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at over 97% for both schools, indicate that the schools serve communities with significant economic challenges, which may contribute to the low academic performance. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach that focuses on targeted interventions and support to address the specific needs of these schools and their communities.
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