School data shows just over 50 % of male students graduate from East St Louis School . Only 20 % of all students tested show improvement in math and reading . He denies the charges of widespread cronyism and blames poor performance at the schools on greedy politicians and `` poor parenting . '' Members of the East St. Louis School Board are fighting hard to prevent their ouster . Follow CNN Radio 's Embed America trip on our map .
School data shows just over 50 % of male students graduate from East St Louis School . Only 20 % of all students tested show improvement in math and reading . Members of the East St. Louis School Board are fighting hard to prevent their ouster . Follow CNN Radio 's Embed America trip on our map .