Summary:
The Pinckneyville School District 50 in Illinois consists of two schools: Pinckneyville Elementary School and Pinckneyville Middle School. Based on the available data, Pinckneyville Middle School appears to be the standout performer in the district, consistently ranking higher than the elementary school in statewide assessments and demonstrating stronger academic achievement across various metrics.
Pinckneyville Middle School has consistently ranked in the top 15% of Illinois middle schools, reaching as high as 114th out of 1,367 in the 2022-2023 school year. The middle school also outperforms the elementary school and the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates for all grade levels. In the 2024-2025 school year, 71.1% of Pinckneyville Middle School students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 57.5% at the elementary school and the state average of 53.1%. Similarly, in Mathematics, 51.6% of Pinckneyville Middle School students were proficient or better, compared to 50.9% at the elementary school and the state average of 38.5%.
While both schools face challenges, such as higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rates, the data suggests that Pinckneyville Middle School is providing a more robust educational experience for its students. The middle school also has a higher per-student spending of $13,157, compared to $11,538 at the elementary school, which may contribute to its stronger performance. However, it is important to ensure equitable resource allocation across the district to support student success at all grade levels.
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