Summary:
North Mac CUSD 34 is a school district in Illinois that contains a single middle school, North Mac Middle School. The school serves grades 6-8 and has faced persistent challenges in academic achievement, with consistently low performance rankings and significant gaps in test scores compared to state averages.
North Mac Middle School has ranked in the lower half of Illinois middle schools in recent years, placing 948th out of 1,368 schools in the 2024-2025 school year and 844th out of 1,363 in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance on standardized tests is particularly concerning, with only 46.3% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 13.5% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 53.1% and 38.5%, respectively. The school's 8th grade students also struggle on the Illinois Science Assessment, with only 17.2% scoring proficient or better, far below the state average of 45.4%.
While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.1, this does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes. The school also serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 54.81% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year. This suggests the need for additional resources and support to address the unique needs of the student population. Overall, North Mac CUSD 34 and its sole middle school face significant challenges in improving student performance and closing achievement gaps.
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