Summary:
The Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD3 school district in Illinois is home to two elementary schools: Prophetstown Elementary School and Tampico Elementary School. Both schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and face similar challenges, including high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Prophetstown Elementary School has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Illinois elementary schools over the past 3 years, placing it among the top performers in the state. However, the school's ranking has declined slightly during this period, suggesting it may be losing ground relative to its peers. In contrast, Tampico Elementary School has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating average performance compared to other Illinois elementary schools. Tampico's test scores show strengths in English Language Arts but weaknesses in math.
Both schools spend above the state average per student, which may contribute to their relatively strong performance, particularly in science. However, the schools have different student-teacher ratios, with Prophetstown Elementary having a higher ratio of 17:1 compared to Tampico Elementary's 13.3:1 ratio. This suggests there may be opportunities to optimize staffing and resources across the district to better support student learning.
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