Summary:
Paris CUSD 4 in Illinois has only one middle school, Crestwood Junior High School, which serves grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 128 students. The school's performance has been mixed, with fluctuations in its statewide ranking from 202nd out of 1,367 Illinois middle schools in 2022-2023 to 477th out of 1,368 in 2024-2025.
Crestwood Junior High School excels in English Language Arts (ELA), with 69.7% of students proficient or better in 2024-2025, significantly higher than the state average of 53.1%. However, the school struggles in math, with only 37.1% of students proficient or better, slightly below the state average of 38.5%. The school also faces challenges with a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% in 2024-2025.
Despite these challenges, Crestwood Junior High School has some strengths, including a low student-teacher ratio of 16.5 in 2023-2024, suggesting a favorable learning environment. The school also serves a population with a moderate level of economic disadvantage, with a free and reduced-price lunch rate of 33.59% in 2023-2024. Addressing the factors contributing to the school's inconsistent performance and high absenteeism could be crucial for improving student outcomes and providing a high-quality education for the community.
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