Middle Schools in Canton Union School District 66

Canton Union School District 66 in Illinois contains a single middle school, Ingersoll Middle School, which serves grades 5-8. While the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, its academic performance is mixed, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) close to the state average but significantly lower math proficiency, particularly in 6th and 8th grades.

Ingersoll Middle School has a student population of 608, with over 55% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high-poverty student population. The school's per-student spending is $13,789, and it has a lower student-teacher ratio than the state average. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate is higher than the state average, which may be contributing to its academic challenges.

In science, Ingersoll Middle School's proficiency rates are higher than the state averages, suggesting some academic strengths. Overall, the data suggests that the school is facing challenges in terms of academic performance, student demographics, and attendance, and the Canton Union School District 66 may need to focus on targeted interventions and support to address these issues.