Summary:
The Shawnee CUSD 84 district in Illinois contains only one middle school, Shawnee Junior High School, which serves grades 6-8. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Illinois middle schools, with a 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance.
Academically, Shawnee Junior High School struggles, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (37.9%) and Mathematics (12.1%) that are significantly lower than the state averages (53.1% and 38.5%, respectively). The school's 8th grade Mathematics proficiency rate is particularly concerning at 0%, compared to the state average of 32.9%. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which may be contributing to its academic challenges.
Despite the school's low performance, it has a higher per-student spending of $12,575 and a lower student-teacher ratio of 16.5, compared to state averages. However, these resources have not translated into improved student outcomes, suggesting the need for a comprehensive review of the school's strategies and interventions to address the persistent issues of low academic achievement and high chronic absenteeism. The school also serves a population with a high level of economic disadvantage, with 76.32% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
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