Chronic absenteeism is still on the rise at East Aurora School District 131, but so is its graduation rate, according to its 2025 Illinois Report Card.

The annual report from the Illinois State Board of Education offers a comprehensive analysis of academic, demographic and financial data for every school and district in the state.

Mirroring statewide trends, East Aurora continues to struggle with chronic absenteeism, but saw its graduation rate tick up once again. The district also saw some schools’ designations shift in the state’s tiered system, which is based on metrics like test scores and graduation rates.

Here are some of the key data points for the district from the 2025 Illinois Report Card.

East Aurora’s total enrollment has been steadily going downward in recent years, though

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