Summary:
A-C Central CUSD 262 is a small school district in Illinois that contains only one middle school, A-C Central Middle School. This school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Illinois middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are all significantly below the state averages, indicating significant academic challenges.
A-C Central Middle School has a relatively small student population of 91 students, with a high rate of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 47.25%. The school district spends more per student than the state average, and the student-teacher ratio is lower than the state average, suggesting that resources are not the primary issue. However, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which may be contributing to the low academic performance. Additionally, the school's proficiency rates have declined over the past two years, with some grade-level disparities in performance.
Overall, the data suggests that A-C Central Middle School is a low-performing school with significant challenges that go beyond just resource allocation. Addressing the root causes of the school's underperformance, such as instructional practices, curriculum, and school leadership, may be necessary to drive meaningful improvements in student outcomes.
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