Middle Schools in Gurnee School District 56

Gurnee School District 56 in Illinois has only one middle school, Viking School, which has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Illinois middle schools over the past three school years. The school's academic performance, particularly in Mathematics, is significantly below the district and state averages, with only 10.7% of students proficient or better compared to 16.1% for the district and 38.5% for the state.

Despite the school's low academic performance, it has a relatively high per-student spending of $18,222 and a low student-teacher ratio of 11:1. However, the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, with 57.67% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year. This suggests that the school's challenges may be influenced by factors beyond just resources and staffing.

Overall, Gurnee School District 56 has only one middle school, Viking School, which has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state averages on standardized tests, despite having relatively high per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio. The school's challenges may be influenced by the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students it serves.