Summary:
The city of Weldon, Illinois has only one middle school, Deland-Weldon Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Illinois middle schools, with a ranking of 1098 out of 1368 in the 2024-2025 school year. Despite spending a relatively high amount per student ($19,490) and having a low student-teacher ratio (12.7), the school's academic performance remains below state averages.
Deland-Weldon Middle School's students have struggled on standardized tests, with only 28.6% of students proficient or better in ELA and 21.4% in math, compared to state averages of 53.1% and 38.5%, respectively. The school's performance on the 8th grade science assessment was slightly better, with 36.4% of students proficient or better, but still below the state average of 45.4%. The school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with 54.17% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
While the school's small size and low student-teacher ratio suggest potential for targeted interventions and personalized learning strategies, the consistently low performance indicates that the school faces significant challenges in improving student outcomes. The data suggests that further investigation and targeted support may be necessary to address the educational needs of the students in this community.
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