Summary:
The Steger School District 194 in Illinois is home to two elementary schools: Steger Intermediate Center and Steger Primary Center. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and face significant challenges in academic performance and student engagement.
Neither Steger Intermediate Center nor Steger Primary Center stand out as high-performing schools. Both have consistently low statewide rankings, with Steger Intermediate Center ranking between 1366 and 1782 out of over 2,000 Illinois elementary schools, and Steger Primary Center ranking between 1885 and 1903. Additionally, both schools have a 2-star or lower rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance.
The academic achievement at these schools is also a concern, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics significantly lower than the state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the proficiency rate in ELA for all grades at Steger Intermediate Center was 21.7%, compared to the state average of 41.2%. Similarly, the proficiency rate in Mathematics was 17.8%, compared to the state average of 28.4%. Additionally, both schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, with Steger Intermediate Center at 26.3% and Steger Primary Center at 29.9%, significantly higher than the state average.
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