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District Summary Ratings

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

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ACADEMICS
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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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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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Teachers & Staff
Parents often value small class sizes, but the truth is more complicated.
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Reviews From Schools in Jacksonville School District 117
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Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
February 24, 2022
I’ve gone to three high schools, and this one was by far the worst. After a bullying incident here my junior year, my guidance counselor showed ME an anti-bullying video and then moved my lunch to a... More
Review for Jacksonville High School
Parent / Guardian
September 30, 2020
I can’t stand this school. Two of my children went here and were bullied and my autistic son was suspended multiple times. They have no idea how to handle special education and the bullying is out of... More
Review for Eisenhower Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 19, 2013
i had issues with an assistent that works in the lunch room to supervise students naned maria she was a bit unprofessional telling students to "shut up" also would make my daughter cry at times.. i... More
Review for Washington Elementary School