Summary:
The Polo CUSD 222 school district in Illinois has only one middle school, Aplington Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's performance has been mixed, with fluctuating statewide rankings and a mix of strengths and weaknesses in academic proficiency rates compared to state averages.
Aplington Middle School's statewide ranking has varied significantly over the past three school years, from a high of 461 to a low of 673 out of 1,363-1,368 Illinois middle schools. The school's performance on state assessments has been uneven, with some grades performing above the state average in English Language Arts and others below in Mathematics. In 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates were 53.2% in ELA and 22.9% in Math, compared to state averages of 53.1% and 38.5%, respectively.
The school faces some socioeconomic challenges, with over 50% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This may contribute to the school's higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% in 2024-2025. To improve, the school could focus on strengthening its math instruction, addressing chronic absenteeism, and exploring strategies to support students from low-income backgrounds. By addressing these areas, Aplington Middle School may be able to improve its overall performance and statewide ranking.
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