Middle Schools in McLean County Unified School District 5

The McLean County Unified School District 5 in Illinois is home to 4 middle schools: Evans Junior High School, Kingsley Junior High School, Chiddix Junior High School, and Parkside Junior High School. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and are located in the McLean County area.

Based on the data, Evans Junior High School stands out as the top performer in the district, consistently ranking higher than the other middle schools and the state average. It has the highest proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels. Chiddix Junior High School also performs well, with proficiency rates above the district and state averages. In contrast, Kingsley Junior High School and Parkside Junior High School lag behind, with lower proficiency rates, especially in Mathematics.

The data also reveals some interesting insights about the schools. All 4 middle schools have the same high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which is a concern. Additionally, there is a potential correlation between higher free/reduced lunch rates and lower academic performance, as schools with more economically disadvantaged students tend to have lower proficiency rates. The higher spending per student at Parkside Junior High School does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes compared to the other schools, raising questions about the effective allocation of resources within the district.