Summary:
Edinburg CUSD 4 school district in Illinois has only one middle school, Edinburg Junior High School, serving students in grades 6-8. The school faces significant challenges, with declining academic performance, achievement gaps, and high rates of poverty and chronic absenteeism among its student population.
Edinburg Junior High School has seen its statewide ranking drop from 967 out of 1,367 Illinois middle schools in 2022-2023 to 1,002 out of 1,363 in 2023-2024, and further to 716 out of 1,368 in 2024-2025. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are substantially lower than the state averages, indicating significant achievement gaps that need to be addressed. Additionally, the school serves a high-need population, with 55.74% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and a chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% in the 2024-2025 school year.
Despite the relatively high spending per student of $15,277, the school's academic performance has declined over the past few years, raising questions about the effectiveness of resource allocation and utilization. Targeted interventions and support may be necessary to improve student outcomes at Edinburg Junior High School and address the challenges faced by the Edinburg CUSD 4 school district.
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