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School Performance — 2025i

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How students at each school are performing on state assessments. 63% meet ELA standards on the IAR (Illinois Assessment of Readiness — the state test for grades 3-8). Chronic absenteeism (missing 10%+ of school days) is at 28.1%.

Avg Graduation Ratei

88.4%

ELA Proficiencyi

63%

Math Proficiencyi

38.9%

Chronic Absenteeismi

28.1%

District Summaryi

Carbondale CHSD 165
Grad Rate: 88.4%Absent: 31.6%ACT: ELA 17.9, Math 19.1College: 69.6%
Unity Point CCSD 140
ELA: 63%Math: 38.9%Absent: 22.5%

Proficiency by Grade (IAR)i

Grade 3
ELA
39.7%
Math
38.1%
Grade 4
ELA
60.7%
Math
39.3%
Grade 5
ELA
76.7%
Math
55.8%
Grade 6
ELA
71.4%
Math
34.9%
Grade 7
ELA
65.6%
Math
41.3%
Grade 8
ELA
67.7%
Math
29%

ISBE Accountability Designationsi

Exemplary— Top-tier performance statewide
Commendable— Meeting or exceeding most targets
Targeted— Some student groups need support
Comprehensive— Requires significant intervention

Performance by School (2)i

Elementary Schools

High Schools