Summary:
The city of Markham, Illinois has only one middle school, Prairie-Hills Junior High School, which serves grades 6-8. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Illinois middle schools over the past few years, indicating persistent challenges in improving student outcomes.
Prairie-Hills Junior High School's performance is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (28.2%), Mathematics (11.8%), and Science (26.7%) significantly lower than the state averages. The school serves a high-poverty student population, with 95.37% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the school's low performance, its spending per student for the 2023-2024 school year was $19,005, which is relatively high compared to the state average.
Overall, the data suggests that Prairie-Hills Education Service District 144 faces significant challenges in supporting the academic achievement of students at Prairie-Hills Junior High School. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive approach that includes targeted interventions, resource allocation, and community engagement to support the school's improvement efforts.
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