Summary:
Hardin County CUSD 1 district in Illinois has only one middle school, Hardin County Junior High School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's academic performance has been a significant concern, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math well below state averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 41% of students were proficient or better in ELA, and just 18% were proficient or better in Math, compared to state averages of 53.1% and 38.5%, respectively.
The school's performance has declined over the past two school years, with proficiency rates dropping from 11.9% in ELA and 5.3% in Math in 2023-2024 to the current levels. Despite relatively high per-student spending of $23,020 and a low student-teacher ratio of 16.1, the school continues to struggle academically. The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 65.35% in the 2023-2024 school year, suggests that the school serves a predominantly low-income population, which may contribute to the academic challenges.
Compared to the state, Hardin County CUSD 1 district as a whole is underperforming, with Hardin County Junior High School ranking between 910-1269 out of 1363-1368 Illinois middle schools in the past 3 school years. The school's declining performance and low proficiency rates indicate a need for targeted interventions and a comprehensive review of the school's strategies to improve student outcomes.
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