Summary:
The Momence CUSD 1 district in Illinois serves students from three schools: Momence Junior High School, Momence High School, and Je-Neir Elementary School. The district faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance across all three schools and high rates of chronic absenteeism.
Among the standout schools, Momence High School stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 89% and stronger performance on college readiness exams like the ACT and PreACT compared to the district and state averages. Je-Neir Elementary School also outperforms the district average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency on the IAR tests, though it still lags behind the state averages.
The data reveals that all three schools struggle with low proficiency rates on state assessments, with Momence Junior High School having the lowest proficiency rates. Additionally, the schools face high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 25.4% to 25.4%, and have a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 58.82% to 73.67%. Despite the relatively high spending per student and low student-teacher ratios, the schools have yet to see significant improvements in academic performance, suggesting a need for the district to re-evaluate its resource allocation and instructional practices.
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