Summary:
The 61821 zip code in Illinois is home to a single middle school, Jefferson Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. With an enrollment of 711 students, the school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA), Math, and Science, is generally below the district average of Champaign CUSD 4 and the state average.
Jefferson Middle School has a 2-star rating out of 5 on School Digger and ranks between 773-894 out of 1,363-1,368 Illinois middle schools over the past 3 school years. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is high at 25.4%, which may be contributing to the lower academic performance. Additionally, over 50% of the school's students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant economic challenge for the student population.
Despite the school's relatively high spending per student of $17,144 and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.4, the academic outcomes do not yet reflect the investment. Addressing attendance issues, implementing targeted interventions, and ensuring effective resource allocation may be crucial steps for Jefferson Middle School to improve student learning outcomes and better serve the community.
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