Summary:
The 60954 zip code area is home to a single middle school, Momence Junior High School, which serves grades 5-8 and has a total enrollment of 345 students. The school is part of the Momence CUSD 1 district, which is ranked 716 out of 811 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Academically, Momence Junior High School is underperforming compared to state averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics well below the Illinois benchmarks. The school's statewide ranking has been declining over the past 3 years, going from 750 out of 1,367 Illinois middle schools in 2022-2023 to 824 out of 1,368 in 2024-2025. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which likely contributes to the low academic performance.
Despite the academic challenges, Momence Junior High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.9, which could be an opportunity to provide more individualized attention and support for students. However, the school serves a high-need population, with nearly 70% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting the need for additional resources and support to address the academic and socioeconomic challenges faced by the student body.
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