Summary:
The 61534 zip code is home to a single middle school, Midwest Central Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Midwest Central CUSD 191 district. This rural school has a total enrollment of 178 students and faces some challenges in terms of student achievement and engagement.
Midwest Central Middle School's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is generally below the district and state averages, particularly in Math. The school's ranking within the state has fluctuated in recent years, suggesting inconsistent or variable performance compared to other middle schools. Additionally, the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which may be contributing to the lower academic outcomes.
Despite the school's resource allocation, with a relatively high per-student spending of $13,621 and a low student-teacher ratio of 14.3 to 1, the academic results do not yet reflect a significant positive impact. The school serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with a free/reduced lunch rate of 50%. Further investigation into the specific factors contributing to the school's performance would be necessary to identify potential areas for improvement and support student success.
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