Summary:
The city of Mazon, Illinois is home to a single middle school, Mazon-Verona-Kinsman Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 440 out of 1,367 Illinois middle schools in 2022-2023 to 760 out of 1,368 in 2024-2025. Despite its small enrollment of 144 students, the school faces several challenges, including consistently below-average test scores in both English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to state and district averages, as well as a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% in 2024-2025.
Mazon-Verona-Kinsman Middle School serves a population with a relatively high level of economic need, with 38.89% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school spends $16,403 per student, which is above the state average, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.8 to 1. However, these additional resources have not translated into strong academic performance, as the school's 2-star rating from SchoolDigger indicates below-average performance compared to other Illinois middle schools.
Overall, the data suggests that Mazon-Verona-Kinsman Middle School is facing significant challenges in supporting student learning and achievement. The school's underperforming academics, high chronic absenteeism, and serving a population with economic disadvantages indicate a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes. While the school's small size and higher per-student spending may provide some advantages, the data shows that the school is currently struggling to meet the needs of its students.
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