Summary:
The Norwood Education Service District 63 in Illinois contains a single middle school, Norwood Elementary School, which serves students in grades K-8. The school's academic performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 534 to 828 out of 1,363-1,368 Illinois middle schools and its SchoolDigger rating varying between 2 and 3 stars out of 5.
Norwood Elementary School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math have been below the state averages, with 51.8% of students proficient in ELA (compared to 53.1% statewide) and 27% proficient in Math (compared to 38.5% statewide) in the 2024-2025 school year. The school's science proficiency rates were also below the state average, with 40.5% of 5th graders and 15.2% of 8th graders proficient. Despite spending $20,393 per student, which is higher than the state average, the school's academic performance remains a concern.
The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at Norwood Elementary School, at 59.48% in the 2023-2024 school year, may indicate socioeconomic challenges that could be impacting student achievement. The school's student-teacher ratio of 12.7 is slightly lower than the state average, but the effectiveness of resource allocation and utilization at the school may need further evaluation to address the academic performance gaps.
Thank you for your feedback!