Summary:
The Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn School District 126 in Illinois has only one middle school, Prairie Junior High School, which serves students in grades 7-8. The school's performance has been mixed, with strengths in English Language Arts but underperformance in Mathematics compared to district and state averages.
Prairie Junior High School has a statewide ranking that has fluctuated between 491 and 629 out of 1,363-1,368 Illinois middle schools over the past three school years. The school's performance in English Language Arts is above the district and state averages, while its Mathematics performance is below the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which may be a contributing factor to its overall academic performance.
With over 50% of the student population qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Prairie Junior High School serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. The school's per-student spending of $20,908 for the 2023-2024 school year suggests that funding may not be the primary factor influencing its academic performance. Addressing the underperformance in Mathematics, reducing chronic absenteeism, and supporting the needs of the economically disadvantaged student population could be key focus areas for the school and district to consider.
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