Summary:
The Valmeyer CUSD 3 school district in Illinois contains a single middle school, Valmeyer Junior High, which serves grades 6-8. The school's academic performance has been declining in recent years, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics significantly below the state averages.
Valmeyer Junior High's statewide ranking has fluctuated between 802nd and 1134th out of 1,363-1,368 Illinois middle schools over the past few years, and it is currently rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. The school's performance is particularly weak in 8th grade, with only 20.6% of students proficient in ELA and 11.8% proficient in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 45.4% and 38.5%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which is significantly higher than the state average.
Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $15,768 in 2023-2024 and a low student-teacher ratio of 12.3 to 1, these resources do not appear to be translating into strong academic outcomes. The school serves a population with a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantages that may be impacting student performance. To improve student outcomes, the school will likely need to implement a comprehensive approach that addresses both instructional quality and the socioeconomic factors affecting the school community.
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