Summary:
East Alton School District 13 in Illinois has only one middle school, East Alton Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school has struggled academically, with its statewide ranking declining over the past three years and its performance consistently below state averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science.
East Alton Middle School has a chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, significantly higher than the state average. Its academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, lags behind the state in multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, the percentage of students proficient or better in ELA ranged from 35.2% (7th grade) to 54.7% (6th grade), compared to the state average of 53.1%. In Math, the proficiency rates ranged from 21.9% (8th grade) to 27.8% (7th grade), well below the state average of 38.5%.
Despite the school's low academic performance, it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.6, which could indicate a focus on individualized attention and support for students. However, the school serves a socioeconomically disadvantaged population, with 51.38% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024. The combination of academic challenges and socioeconomic factors suggests that East Alton School District 13 may need to implement targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for its students.
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