Summary:
The Marion CUSD 2 school district in Illinois has one middle school, Marion Junior High School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 520 out of 1,367 Illinois middle schools in 2022-2023 to 717 out of 1,368 in 2024-2025.
Marion Junior High School's academic performance is mixed, with slightly below-average proficiency rates in English Language Arts (43.8%) compared to the district (57.9%) and state (53.1%) averages, but weaker performance in mathematics (31.4% proficient) and science (32% proficient on the Illinois Science Assessment), both of which are below the district and state averages. The school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (54.12%) may be a contributing factor to its academic challenges.
Despite the school's declining statewide ranking and mixed academic performance, it does have a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.9, which could be a positive factor in providing more individualized attention and support for students. The district and school leadership should consider targeted interventions and support to address the school's areas of weakness and improve student outcomes.
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