Summary:
There is only one middle school located in the Egyptian CUSD 5 district in Illinois: Egyptian Junior High School. This small school serves a student population of just 71 students and has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Illinois middle schools over the past 3 years.
Egyptian Junior High School faces significant challenges, with academic performance well below state averages across all subjects and grade levels. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 8.2% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 53.1%, and just 2.7% were proficient in math, compared to 38.5% statewide. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism, at 25.4% in the same year. Despite these poor outcomes, the school spends a relatively high $16,037 per student, suggesting inefficient use of resources.
While the school has a low student-teacher ratio of 12.1 to 1, this does not appear to be translating into improved academic results. The data paints a concerning picture, with the school serving a predominantly low-income population, as indicated by 100% of students being eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Significant interventions and support may be needed to address the educational challenges faced by Egyptian Junior High School and improve outcomes for its students.
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