Summary:
The Bethalto CUSD 8 district in Illinois contains one middle school, Wilbur Trimpe Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. While the school has some positive metrics, such as a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it appears to be underperforming compared to state averages in several key areas.
Wilbur Trimpe Middle School's statewide ranking has declined over the past few years, from 517 out of 1,367 Illinois middle schools in 2022-2023 to 696 out of 1,368 in 2024-2025, with a corresponding drop in its SchoolDigger star rating from 3 to 2. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are all significantly below the state averages, suggesting that students are struggling to meet academic standards in these critical subject areas. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which is much higher than the state average.
While the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.3 to 1 could be a positive factor, it does not appear to be enough to overcome the other performance issues. The data also indicates that the school serves a population with a relatively high level of economic disadvantage, with 43.9% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024. Overall, the information suggests that Bethalto CUSD 8 and Wilbur Trimpe Middle School are facing significant challenges in terms of academic performance and student outcomes.
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