Summary:
The city of Georgetown, Illinois has only one middle school, Mary Miller Junior High School, which serves grades 6-8. As the sole middle school in the area, it is the primary option for families in Georgetown. However, the school's performance has consistently lagged behind state averages, ranking in the bottom half of Illinois middle schools with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Mary Miller Junior High School faces several challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% and low academic achievement, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science all significantly below the state averages. The school serves a high-poverty student population, with nearly 68% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite relatively high spending per student at $15,984, the school has struggled to improve student outcomes.
Overall, the data suggests that Georgetown-Ridge Farm CUD 4 district and school leaders should prioritize addressing the factors contributing to Mary Miller Junior High School's consistently low performance, such as chronic absenteeism, instructional quality, and student engagement, in order to provide a better educational experience for the students of Georgetown.
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