Summary:
There is only one middle school located in the 61104 zip code - Abraham Lincoln Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Rockford School District 205. The school is struggling academically, with consistently low performance across all subject areas and grade levels compared to state averages. Despite higher per-student spending, the school's 0-star rating from SchoolDigger and declining statewide ranking indicate a need for significant and sustained efforts to improve student outcomes.
Abraham Lincoln Middle School has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% and a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (83.69%), indicating a high-need student population. The school's academic performance is significantly below state averages, with only 27.4% of students proficient or better in ELA and 5.8% proficient or better in Math in the 2024-2025 school year. The student-teacher ratio of 17.2 is slightly higher than the recommended 15:1 ratio for middle schools.
Overall, the data analysis suggests that addressing the challenges faced by Abraham Lincoln Middle School will require a multifaceted approach, including targeted interventions, improved instructional practices, and a focus on addressing the underlying socioeconomic factors that impact student learning. Improving attendance, engaging families, and providing additional resources and support for the high-need student population may be key areas of focus for the school and district to drive meaningful improvements in academic performance.
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