Middle Schools in DeKalb CUSD 428

The DeKalb CUSD 428 district in Illinois is home to two middle schools: Huntley Middle School and Clinton Rosette Middle School. Both schools have consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Illinois middle schools over the past three school years, indicating persistent academic challenges.

According to the data, neither Huntley Middle School nor Clinton Rosette Middle School are performing at a high level. Both schools have significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state average. Huntley Middle School ranked 1107 out of 1368 Illinois middle schools, while Clinton Rosette Middle School ranked 1209, both with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The data also reveals that both schools serve a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with free and reduced-price lunch rates of 63.3% at Huntley Middle School and 74.05% at Clinton Rosette Middle School. Despite the relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratios, the schools continue to struggle academically, suggesting a need for more effective resource allocation and instructional practices to support student success.