Summary:
Sandoval CUSD 501 is a small school district in Illinois that contains only one middle school, Sandoval Junior High School. This school has consistently underperformed compared to state averages, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Illinois middle schools over the past three years. With only 13.4% of students proficient in English Language Arts and just 3.7% proficient in Mathematics, Sandoval Junior High School's academic outcomes are significantly below the state averages of 53.1% and 38.5%, respectively.
The school's performance on the Illinois Science Assessment is also very low, with only 6.3% of 8th grade students scoring proficient or better, compared to the state average of 45.4%. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which is much higher than the state average and may be a contributing factor to the school's poor academic performance. Despite higher per-student spending and a relatively small student-teacher ratio, Sandoval Junior High School has not shown any meaningful improvement in its rankings or test scores over the past three years.
The data suggests that Sandoval CUSD 501 faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. The lack of academic success, particularly for the school's predominantly low-income population, raises concerns about educational equity and the district's ability to support its students effectively. Targeted interventions and support may be necessary to improve outcomes at Sandoval Junior High School and ensure that all students in the district have access to a quality education.
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