Summary:
The 60450 zip code is home to a single middle school, Shabbona Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. While the school's performance is generally on par with the district average, it lags behind the state in several key areas, particularly in mathematics proficiency.
Shabbona Middle School has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating average performance compared to other Illinois middle schools. The school's statewide ranking has declined slightly over the past few years, going from 536 out of 1,367 schools in 2022-2023 to 617 out of 1,368 schools in 2024-2025. Dropout rates are relatively low at 2.4% in 2024-2025, but chronic absenteeism is high at 25.4% in the same year. In English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rates are generally higher than the Morris School District 54 average but lower than the state average. However, in Mathematics, Shabbona Middle School's proficiency rates are lower than both the district and state averages, suggesting a potential area for improvement.
The school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 49.15% in 2023-2024, and spending per student is $15,626 for the same school year. The student-teacher ratio is 13.5, which is slightly lower than the state average. While the school's funding and resources appear adequate, the academic performance, particularly in Mathematics, indicates that simply having more funding and resources may not be enough to drive significant improvements. The school and district may need to focus on effective teaching practices and targeted interventions to address the learning gaps and improve overall student outcomes.
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