The unemployment rate was 13.9 % in May 2012 , more than five percentage points higher than the national average . School data show just over 50 % of male students graduate from East St. Louis schools . Only 10 % of all students tested show proficiency in math and reading . Members of the East St. Louis School Board are fighting state to prevent their ouster . Score: 6
School data show just over 50 % of male students graduate from East St. Louis schools . Only 10 % of all students tested show proficiency in math and reading . Members of the East St. Louis School Board are fighting state to prevent their ouster . Score: 6