Middle Schools in Community Cons School District 59

Community Cons School District 59 in Illinois is home to three middle schools: Grove Junior High School, Friendship Junior High School, and Holmes Junior High School. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and are part of the larger Community Cons School District 59.

Among the three middle schools, Friendship Junior High School stands out as the top performer. It has the highest statewide school ranking, the best proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grades, and the highest 8th grade science proficiency. Friendship Junior High also has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, the highest of the three schools. In contrast, Grove Junior High School and Holmes Junior High School have lower rankings and proficiency rates, though they still serve the community.

Despite the differences in academic performance, all three schools face similar challenges, such as high rates of chronic absenteeism and a large percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, the variation in spending per student suggests that resources may not be evenly distributed across the district, which could contribute to the disparities in outcomes. Overall, the analysis highlights the importance of closely examining school-level data to identify areas of strength and weakness, and to develop targeted strategies for supporting student achievement across the district.