Summary:
The Charleston CUSD 1 district in Illinois is home to two middle schools: Jefferson Elementary School and Charleston Middle School. While both schools face challenges, Charleston Middle School stands out as the stronger performer, with higher rankings, test scores, and resource allocation compared to the district and state averages.
Charleston Middle School has a 3-star rating and ranks 657 out of 1,368 Illinois middle schools, an improvement from the previous year. The school outperforms the district and state on English Language Arts tests, with 54.8% proficiency compared to 48.8% for the district and 53.1% for Illinois. In math, Charleston Middle School's proficiency rate of 20.2% is lower than the district and state, but still an improvement from the prior year. The school also has a stronger performance on 8th grade science tests, with 49.2% proficiency compared to 45.4% statewide.
Both schools in the Charleston CUSD 1 district face challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates of around 25% and a significant percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, over 50% at both schools. While Charleston Middle School stands out as the stronger performer, the district as a whole appears to be underperforming compared to state averages on test scores, suggesting room for improvement district-wide. Addressing attendance issues and providing targeted academic support could help drive better outcomes for students in the Charleston CUSD 1 district.
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