Summary:
Somonauk CUSD 432 has only one elementary school, James R Wood Elementary School, which serves grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 279 students. The school has seen a decline in its ranking and rating over the past three years, dropping from 772 out of 2,082 Illinois elementary schools and a 3-star rating in 2021-2022 to 1,286 out of 2,067 schools and a 2-star rating in 2023-2024.
Academically, James R Wood Elementary School is underperforming compared to district and state averages, particularly in 3rd-grade proficiency rates for IAR/English Language Arts (11.9% vs. 11.9% district and 30.6% state) and IAR/Mathematics (6.8% vs. 6.8% district and 33.8% state). The school also has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 43.01%, which may require additional resources and support to ensure student success.
Despite the school's higher-than-average spending per student at $14,662, the data suggests that the school is facing challenges in improving student outcomes. The Somonauk CUSD 432 district and school leadership may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the academic performance issues and improve the school's overall ranking and rating.
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