Summary:
The W Harvey-Dixmoor PSD 147 district in Illinois contains only one middle school, Rosa L Parks Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking it in the bottom 5% of Illinois middle schools.
Rosa L Parks Middle School struggles academically, with only 21.4% of students proficient or better in ELA and just 3.6% proficient or better in Math, far below state averages. Science proficiency is also low, with only 13.2% of 5th graders and 9.1% of 8th graders meeting or exceeding standards. The school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% further contributes to these poor academic outcomes.
Despite relatively high spending per student at $29,061 and a student-teacher ratio of 26.6, the school's resources do not appear to be effectively utilized to support student learning and achievement. With 99.69% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a predominantly low-income population, which can present additional challenges. Addressing the root causes of the school's struggles and implementing targeted interventions will be crucial for improving outcomes for the students at Rosa L Parks Middle School.
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