Summary:
The 62550 zip code area is home to two schools - Central A & M High School and Gregory Intermediate, both part of the Central A & M CUD 21 district. While Gregory Intermediate has shown improvement in its statewide ranking, Central A & M High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Illinois high schools, with low graduation rates and significantly below-average student performance on standardized tests.
Gregory Intermediate outperforms the district and state in some grade-level assessments, particularly in 3rd and 4th grades, and has a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to the high school. In contrast, Central A & M High School has a high chronic absenteeism rate, nearly double the state average, and its student performance on the SAT is significantly below state averages, with only 4.2% proficient in Math and 20.8% proficient in English Language Arts.
The data suggests that while the community faces socioeconomic challenges, with both schools having a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, early intervention and targeted support at the elementary level may be crucial for improving student outcomes. The disparity in performance between the two schools within the same district highlights the need for more comprehensive and tailored improvement strategies to address the specific challenges faced by Central A & M High School.
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