Summary:
The 61401 zip code in Illinois has only one middle school, Lombard Middle School, which serves students in grades 5-8. The school's performance data suggests it is facing some significant challenges, particularly in academic achievement and attendance rates.
Lombard Middle School's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are well below the state averages, with only 35.6% of students meeting proficiency in ELA and just 16.9% in Math across all grades. The school's 5th and 6th grade students also scored lower than their peers across the district and state. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which is likely contributing to the low academic performance.
Despite the school's low test scores, it does have a relatively small student-teacher ratio of 12.1, which could be an advantage in providing more individualized attention. However, the school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, with 77.18% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing the unique needs of this student population and improving overall academic achievement and attendance will likely require a comprehensive, targeted approach by the school and the Galesburg CUSD 205 district.
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