Middle Schools in Southwestern CUSD 9

The Southwestern CUSD 9 district in Illinois is home to two middle schools: Southwestern Middle School and Medora Intermediate School. Based on the available data, Medora Intermediate School appears to be the standout performer in the district, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to Southwestern Middle School and the state averages.

Medora Intermediate School had 70.3% of students proficient or better in ELA, compared to 57.8% at Southwestern Middle School and 53.1% statewide. In Mathematics, 34.8% of Medora Intermediate students were proficient or better, while Southwestern Middle School had 26.8% and the state average was 38.5%. Medora Intermediate also outperformed the other school and the state in Science proficiency. Additionally, Medora Intermediate had a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% compared to 25.4% at Southwestern Middle School.

While Southwestern Middle School's performance is not as strong as Medora Intermediate, it is still above the state average in ELA proficiency. However, its Math and Science proficiency rates lag behind the state. The two schools have similar demographic and financial profiles, with Medora Intermediate spending slightly less per student and having a slightly higher student-teacher ratio. Overall, the data suggests that Medora Intermediate School is providing a higher-quality education to its students compared to Southwestern Middle School, based on the academic performance metrics.