Summary:
The 61310 zip code contains a single middle school, Amboy Junior High School, which serves grades 5-8 and is part of the Amboy CUSD 272 district. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, is generally below the state average, particularly in Mathematics. The school also faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% and serves a large proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with nearly half of the student population eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Amboy Junior High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 634 out of 1,367 Illinois middle schools in 2022-2023 to 783 out of 1,363 in 2023-2024. The school's performance in English Language Arts proficiency rates ranges from 42.9% for 7th grade to 55.8% for 8th grade, while Mathematics proficiency rates are even lower, with the lowest performance in 8th grade at 16.3%. Science proficiency rates are mixed, with 5th grade performing slightly above the state average at 42.1% but 8th grade performing significantly below at 18.6%.
Despite the challenges, the school's low student-teacher ratio and potential for improvement based on its fluctuating rankings suggest that there may be opportunities to address these issues and support student success. The data indicates that the school community and district leadership may need to focus on improving attendance, academic performance, and providing additional resources and support to the economically disadvantaged student population.
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