Summary:
The 60451 zip code area in New Lenox, Illinois is home to 6 middle schools that serve students in grades 4-8, all part of the New Lenox School District 122. These schools display a range of academic performance, with Bentley Elementary School standing out as the top performer, followed by Liberty Junior High School and Alex M Martino Junior High School.
The district as a whole outperforms the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, with Bentley Elementary leading the way. However, chronic absenteeism rates are a concern across all schools, ranging from 25.4% to 29.6%. The schools also vary in their free and reduced-price lunch rates, indicating a range of socioeconomic backgrounds among the student populations. Per-student spending also differs, with Oster-Oakview School having the highest at $14,677 per student.
Overall, the data suggests the district may want to investigate the factors contributing to the performance gaps between the higher-performing and lower-performing schools, as well as strategies to address the chronic absenteeism issue. Additionally, the district should consider how to ensure equitable funding and support for all students, regardless of their socioeconomic status or the school they attend.
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