Schools all around central Illinois are receiving their grades from the Illinois State Board of Education.

Dr. Hillary Stanifer, Superintendent of Blue Ridge Schools explains all of her schools received the title of 'commendable', however, they've struggled with chronic absenteeism. 

The district's English and math scores have sharply increased over the last couple of years. They are celebrating that success.

Dr. Stanifer says the formula the ISBE uses to grade schools is very complicated and can change depending on the size of the school, however, there are talks of changing the system. 

Get the district's report card data at blueridge18.org or find them on Facebook.