Summary:
There is only one middle school, Elden D Finley Junior High School, located in the Chicago Ridge School District 127-5 in Illinois. The school serves students in grades 6-8 and has consistently underperformed compared to state averages on standardized tests over the past three school years.
Elden D Finley Junior High School has a low statewide ranking, placing between 875 and 1,023 out of 1,368 Illinois middle schools. In the 2024-2025 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics was 39.1% and 25%, respectively, compared to state averages of 53.1% and 38.5%. The school's performance on the Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) for 8th grade students was also low, with only 27.4% proficient or better, compared to the state average of 45.4%. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (68.44%) and a chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which is significantly higher than the state average.
Despite the school district's relatively high spending per student ($17,721) and low student-teacher ratio (12.5), Elden D Finley Junior High School's academic performance remains below state averages. This suggests that factors beyond just resource allocation, such as instructional quality, curriculum, and school climate, may be influencing student outcomes. The combination of low academic performance, high socioeconomic needs, and persistent challenges indicates that the school may require targeted interventions and support to address the root causes of its underperformance and improve student outcomes.
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