Summary:
There is only one elementary school located in the Oakland CUSD 5 school district in Illinois: Lake Crest Elementary School. The school serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and is the sole elementary school in the district.
Lake Crest Elementary School's academic performance is significantly below the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) exams. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rate in ELA was 23.4% compared to the state average of 41.2%, and in Math, the school's proficiency rate was 13.4% compared to the state average of 28.4%. The school's performance on the Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) is slightly better, with 45.7% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 53.2%. The school's performance has been relatively consistent over the past few years, with some fluctuations in individual grade-level scores.
The school faces several challenges that may be contributing to its underperformance. Nearly half (49.19%) of the students at Lake Crest Elementary School are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of socioeconomic need. Additionally, the school has a chronic absenteeism rate of 11.3%, which is a concern as it can negatively impact student learning and achievement. To improve the school's performance, the district and school leaders should consider implementing targeted interventions, addressing socioeconomic factors, and developing strategies to improve attendance and engagement.
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