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The truancy rate at Wells Elementary School rose to 12 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Ridgewood Elementary School reports 5% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Ridgewood Elementary School rose to 5 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 92 percent of Frances Willard failed English language arts

About 8 percent of Frances Willard Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 92 percent of students failed.

Report: Which school districts spend the least per student?

Colona School District 190 and Geneseo Community Unit School District 228 are among those in Illinois spending the least per student, according to the latest Illinois Schools Report Card.

FRYXELL GEOLOGY MUSEUM: Hispanic Film Festival to be held January 9 to February 6

Hispanic Film Festival to be held January 9 to February 6

QUAD CITIES CONVENTION AND VISITORS CENTER: Winter Nights Winter Lights to be held December 26

Winter Nights Winter Lights to be held December 26

QUAD CITIES CONVENTION AND VISITORS CENTER: A German Christmas Story Exhibit to be held December 26

A German Christmas Story Exhibit to be held December 26

WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY QUAD CITIES: WIU Curriculum and Instruction Graduate Student Earns Promising New Mathematics Teacher Award

WIU Curriculum and Instruction Graduate Student Earns Promising New Mathematics Teacher Award

UNITYPOINT HEALTH BOARD OF DIRECTORS - QUAD CITIES: Quad City Storm Players Spread Holiday Cheer at Bettendorf Pediatric Unit

Quad City Storm Players Spread Holiday Cheer at Bettendorf Pediatric Unit

George O. Barr School reports 7% truancy rate

The truancy rate at George O. Barr School stayed flat at 7 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 74 percent of Woodrow Wilson failed English language arts

About 26 percent of Woodrow Wilson Middle School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and nearly three quarters of students failed.

87 percent of Washington Jr teachers stay put; average earns $70,774.76 per year

More than 87 percent of teachers stay at Washington Jr High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 78 percent of Willard students failed math

About 22 percent of Willard Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 78 percent of students failed.

Augustana College No. 11 in state for revenue per wrestler

Augustana College wrestling brought in $4,276 per athlete in revenue in 2016, the 11th highest level for wrestling programs in Illinois that year, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of U.S. Department of Education data.

Sherrard High School reports 2% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Sherrard High School fell to 2 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

C. R. Hanna Elementary School reports 1% truancy rate

The truancy rate at C. R. Hanna Elementary School stayed flat at 1 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 76 percent of Wethersfield Jr/Sr students failed math

About 24 percent of Wethersfield Jr/Sr High School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 76 percent of students failed.

Colona Grade School reports 6% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Colona Grade School rose to 6 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Rock Island Today analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 54 percent of Winola failed English language arts