Summary:
Pecatonica CUSD 321 is a school district in Illinois that contains one middle school, Pecatonica Community Middle School. This middle school serves grades 5-8 and has a student population of 256. While the school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, it appears to be a relatively average-performing middle school in Illinois, with some strengths in science proficiency but challenges in other academic areas and attendance.
Pecatonica Community Middle School's statewide ranking has ranged from 299 out of 1,367 Illinois middle schools in 2022-2023 to 577 out of 1,368 in 2024-2025. Its proficiency rates in English Language Arts (51.3%) and Mathematics (30.7%) were slightly below the state averages in the 2024-2025 school year, but its science proficiency rates were higher than the state average. The school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 30.08%, which may contribute to its academic challenges.
Additionally, Pecatonica Community Middle School had a chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% in the 2024-2025 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average. This could be an area of concern for the district and may impact the school's overall performance. Overall, Pecatonica CUSD 321 appears to have a middle school that is performing at a middle-of-the-road level compared to other Illinois middle schools, with some specific strengths and weaknesses to address.
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