Summary:
The Peoria Heights CUSD 325 district in Illinois consists of two schools: Peoria Heights Grade School and Peoria Heights High School. The data reveals that both schools are performing significantly below state averages across a range of key metrics, with no clear standout schools in the district.
Academically, the schools struggle with low proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math, with only 23.9% of Peoria Heights Grade School students and 13.2% of Peoria Heights High School students meeting proficiency standards. Attendance is also a major issue, with chronic absenteeism rates of 27.8% at the grade school and 39.0% at the high school, far exceeding state averages. The district's graduation rate of 82.1% and dropout rate of 3.0% also lag behind state benchmarks.
Socioeconomic factors likely play a significant role in the schools' challenges, as both have very high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high-poverty student populations. While the grade school spends more per student than the high school, this higher investment does not appear to be translating into better academic outcomes. Overall, the Peoria Heights CUSD 325 district is ranked 744 out of 813 in Illinois, underscoring the need for targeted interventions and support to improve the educational experience and outcomes for students in this community.
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