Summary:
The 61265 zip code area is home to two middle schools - Woodrow Wilson Middle School and John Deere Middle School, both part of the Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40 district. While Woodrow Wilson has a higher overall state ranking and slightly better test scores, both schools face challenges in terms of academic achievement and student engagement.
Woodrow Wilson Middle School ranks 823 out of 1,368 Illinois middle schools, while John Deere ranks 1,005. Woodrow Wilson has 45% of students proficient or better in ELA, compared to 30.7% at John Deere. However, both schools struggle to meet state proficiency averages, particularly in mathematics, with only 22% of students at Woodrow Wilson proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 38.5%. Additionally, both schools have relatively high chronic absenteeism rates at 25.4%.
The data suggests that factors beyond just funding, which is $1,221 higher per student at John Deere, may be impacting the schools' performance. Addressing attendance issues and identifying the root causes of the academic challenges could be crucial for improving outcomes for students in this area. Overall, the middle schools in the 61265 zip code face significant hurdles in providing a high-quality education to their students.
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