Middle Schools in Orion CUSD 223


Summary:

Orion CUSD 223 in Illinois is home to a single standout middle school, Orion Middle School. This school consistently outperforms state averages on academic assessments, ranking in the top 21% of Illinois middle schools. With a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, Orion Middle School boasts impressive proficiency rates, particularly in 8th-grade English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Orion Middle School's students excel, with 62.7% proficient or better in ELA and 49.6% in Mathematics, well above the state averages of 53.1% and 38.5%, respectively. The school's 8th-grade students stand out even further, with 76.1% proficient or better in ELA and 57.7% in Mathematics. Additionally, the school's science proficiency rate for 8th-graders is 61.1%, compared to the state average of 45.4%.

While Orion Middle School's academic performance is exceptional, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% is higher than the state's average, which could be an area for improvement. With a student-teacher ratio of 13.5 to 1 and spending of $12,110 per student, the school appears to be well-resourced, contributing to its success. Overall, Orion CUSD 223 is home to a standout middle school that provides a quality education for its students.

District Detail

 1002 11th Ave
Orion, IL 61273-9624

 (309) 526-3388

SchoolDigger Rank:
161st of 811 Illinois districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 963

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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