Summary:
School District U-46 in Illinois is home to 8 middle schools serving grades 6-8. The data reveals stark differences in performance among these schools, with Kenyon Woods Middle School and Eastview Middle School consistently ranking among the top middle schools in the state, while other schools struggle to meet district and state averages.
Eastview Middle School stands out as the top performer, with the highest test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics, well above the district and state averages. Kenyon Woods Middle School also performs well, ranking in the top half of Illinois middle schools. In contrast, schools like Abbott Middle School and Kimball Middle School have proficiency rates under 30% in both ELA and Math, significantly below the district and state averages.
The data also reveals concerning trends, such as high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools in the district, and a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance. Schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates, such as Tefft Middle School, Larsen Middle School, Ellis Middle School, and Kimball Middle School, tend to have the lowest test scores and rankings. Addressing these disparities and supporting the lower-performing schools could be crucial for improving overall educational outcomes in School District U-46.
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