RATINGS

District Summary Ratings

A larger number of schools in this district are rated below average in school quality.

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These are some of the top-rated public schools in Effingham Community Unit School District 40 based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
ACADEMICS

District Student Progress

This district has a mixed record of helping students improve over time. Look below to see what percentage of schools in this district are making more, less, or about the same progress as other schools in the state.

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ACADEMICS

Academic Summary

Is this district offering opportunity for all its students, or leaving some kids behind? Successful districts are working to close the achievement gap.
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ACADEMICS

Advanced Courses

Rigorous courses can help students prepare for and get into college, including coursework in STEM subjects. Find out more.
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Many successful high school students end up in remedial math courses in college. Is your student prepared for college-level math? Ask this district how they ensure students are well-prepared.
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ENVIRONMENT

Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

Parents often value small class sizes, but the truth is more complicated.
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District Finances

How a school district allocates funds can reflect its priorities. Learn more about how these decisions are made.
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District decisions about how to spend money impact your child’s schooling. Here’s how parents can have an influence.
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Reviews From Schools in Effingham Community Unit School District 40

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Parent / Guardian
June 12, 2022
My children went to the school. I took them out and they excelled. If education is important to you Do Not send your Kids to Effingham schools. IF football is your thing that's all they care about you... More
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Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
September 13, 2016
Students are treated like prisoners and looked at as future troubled kids. I never been in a clique until the principal made it clear that I was in one. Cameras were purposely turned in the direction... More
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Parent / Guardian
September 06, 2010
EFFINGHAM SCHOOLS ARE THE WORST IN THE COUNTRY THEY BELIEVE THEY CAN DO WHATEVER THEY WANT AND THE SCHOOL BOARD DOES WHAT IS BEST FOR THEM AND NOT THE COMMUNITY THE CHILDREN SUFFER AND NO ONE IN THE... More
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