Summary:
The 60042 zip code in Illinois has only one middle school, Matthews Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Wauconda CUSD 118 district. While the school has some positive attributes, such as a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it faces several challenges in terms of academic performance and attendance.
Matthews Middle School's academic performance is a concern, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science falling below district and state averages. The school's overall ELA proficiency rate of 49.8% is slightly below the district (56.4%) and state (53.1%) averages, while its mathematics proficiency rate of 25.9% is well below the district (42.7%) and state (38.5%) averages. Additionally, the school's science proficiency rate for 8th grade is 40.3%, which is lower than the district (50.5%) and state (45.4%) averages.
Another area of concern is the school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which is significantly higher than the state average. This can negatively impact student learning and achievement. The school also serves a relatively high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with a free/reduced lunch rate of 46.04%, which may present unique challenges and require targeted support and resources. Despite these challenges, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.8 could be a positive factor in providing more individualized attention and support for students.
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