Summary:
Panhandle CUSD 2 in Illinois has only one middle school, Lincolnwood Junior High School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 359th out of 1,367 Illinois middle schools in 2022-2023 to 767th out of 1,368 in 2024-2025. While the school's 6th-grade ELA proficiency rate is significantly higher than the district and state averages, its overall performance on standardized tests in ELA, math, and science is lower than the district and state.
Lincolnwood Junior High School has a relatively small student population of 81 students, with a high percentage (46.91%) of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. The school spends $14,674 per student, which is higher than the state average, and has a low student-teacher ratio of 10.1, suggesting a focus on personalized attention. However, the declining performance and ranking indicate that these resources may not be translating into improved student outcomes.
Overall, the analysis of Lincolnwood Junior High School reveals a complex picture, with both strengths and areas for improvement. The school's declining statewide ranking, mixed academic performance, and high percentage of economically disadvantaged students suggest the need for a closer examination of the school's practices, resource allocation, and targeted interventions to support student success.
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