Summary:
The 60152 zip code in Illinois has only one middle school, Marengo Community Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Marengo-Union E Cons D 165 district. The school's academic performance is generally below the state averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and Science, but slightly above the state average in Math. With a chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which is higher than the state average, and a relatively high proportion of economically disadvantaged students (over 50% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch), the school faces some challenges that may be contributing to its lower academic performance.
Despite these challenges, Marengo Community Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated between 3-4 stars in recent years, indicating that it may be performing better than some other middle schools in Illinois. The school's per-student spending and student-teacher ratio are both in line with or slightly better than state averages, suggesting that resources may not be the primary driver of its academic performance. The school's strengths include its slightly above-average Math proficiency rates and its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.2.
Overall, Marengo Community Middle School appears to be a relatively average-performing middle school, with some areas of strength and some areas for improvement. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rate and supporting the needs of the school's economically disadvantaged student population could be focus areas for the district and school leadership to help improve the school's academic outcomes.
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