Summary:
The Mokena School District 159 in Illinois consists of 3 schools: 2 elementary schools (Mokena Elementary School and Mokena Intermediate School) and 1 middle school (Mokena Junior High School). The district is known for its strong academic performance, with several standout schools that consistently outperform state averages.
Mokena Junior High School is a standout, consistently ranked among the top 15% of Illinois middle schools with a 4-5 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts proficiency across all grade levels, with particularly strong performance in 8th grade ELA at 84% proficiency compared to 56.7% statewide. Mokena Elementary School also stands out, outperforming the district and state averages in both ELA and Math proficiency for all grades, with an exceptional 67.3% of students proficient or better in Math compared to 38.5% statewide.
While the schools in the Mokena School District 159 demonstrate strong academic achievement, they face a concerning issue of high chronic absenteeism rates, averaging 25.4% across all three schools, significantly above the state average. However, the district appears to allocate resources equitably, with similar spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the schools, suggesting a commitment to providing a consistent educational experience.
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