Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 60051

The 60051 zip code area is home to two middle schools: McHenry Middle School and Johnsburg Junior High School. While both schools serve students in grades 6-8, McHenry CCSD 15 and Johnsburg CUSD 12 have distinct performance profiles.

McHenry Middle School appears to be the stronger performing school, with a higher statewide ranking and better academic metrics across the board. It has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, outperforming Johnsburg Junior High's 2-star rating. McHenry Middle also boasts higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to its counterpart. In contrast, Johnsburg Junior High lags behind the state and district averages in many subject areas, particularly in Mathematics.

Both schools, however, face challenges in academic achievement, with low proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts that are significantly below state averages. Additionally, the high chronic absenteeism rates, around 25% at both schools, may be contributing to these performance issues. While the schools have similar per-student spending, McHenry Middle has a lower student-teacher ratio, which could be a contributing factor to its stronger academic outcomes.