Summary:
The middle schools located in the 61604 zip code area of Peoria, Illinois face significant academic challenges, with most schools performing well below state averages. However, Norwood Elementary School stands out as a relative bright spot, ranking 828 out of 1,368 Illinois middle schools and significantly outperforming the other schools in the area.
The data reveals stark performance differences between the schools. Norwood Elementary has the highest proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, reaching 51.8% and 27% respectively across all grade levels. In contrast, Sterling Middle School struggles with extremely low proficiency rates of only 15.6% in ELA and 3.6% in Math. The other schools, Harold B Dawson Middle School and Pleasant Valley Intermediate School, also perform below state averages.
The middle schools in this area serve a predominantly low-income student population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 59.48% to 98.94%. This high-needs population likely contributes to the overall academic challenges faced by these schools. Additionally, the schools struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 25.4% to 25.4%, which may be a significant factor in their low performance. Addressing these issues, along with ensuring equitable funding, could be crucial steps in improving the educational outcomes for students in this area.
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