Summary:
Illini Central CUSD 189 is a school district in Illinois that contains a single public middle school, Illini Central Middle School, serving grades 6-8. While the school has some areas of strength, such as higher-than-average proficiency rates in 8th grade English Language Arts, it faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, particularly in Mathematics and Science, as well as high chronic absenteeism rates.
Illini Central Middle School's proficiency rates in Mathematics across all grade levels are lower-than-average, with the 8th grade rate being just 20.8% compared to the state average of 32.9%. The school also struggles in 8th grade Science, with a proficiency rate of 20.8% compared to the state average of 45.4%. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% is significantly higher than the state average, which could be a contributing factor to the school's overall academic performance.
The school's declining performance over the past few years, as evidenced by its drop in statewide ranking, and its low 1-star rating by SchoolDigger, suggest the need for targeted interventions and improvements to better support student learning and achievement. The school's relatively low district ranking may also indicate challenges in terms of funding and resources, which could impact the school's ability to provide a high-quality education.
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