Summary:
Bement, Illinois is home to a single middle school, Bement Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Bement CUSD 5 school district. The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 212 out of 1,367 Illinois middle schools in 2022-2023 to 434 out of 1,363 in 2023-2024.
Academically, Bement Middle School excels in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, outperforming the state average with 68.3% of students proficient or better compared to 53.1% statewide. However, the school struggles in Mathematics and 8th grade Science, with proficiency rates of 34.9% and 31.8% respectively, both below the state averages. The school's relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, at 37.31%, may be a contributing factor to its stronger ELA performance.
Despite its academic challenges in certain subjects, Bement Middle School benefits from a low student-teacher ratio of 13.7, suggesting students may receive more individualized attention and support. The school's overall performance and characteristics indicate areas for potential improvement, particularly in Mathematics and Science, while its strengths in ELA and smaller class sizes could be leveraged to enhance the educational experience for its 67 enrolled students.
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