Summary:
The 61882 zip code area has only one middle school, Deland-Weldon Middle School, which serves grades 7-8. This small public school faces significant academic and operational challenges, with student performance well below state averages in both English Language Arts and Math. The school's statewide ranking has declined over time, and it struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates and a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Deland-Weldon Middle School's academic performance is a major concern, with proficiency rates in 7th grade ELA at just 10% compared to the 42.5% state average, and 8th grade Math proficiency at only 16.7% versus the 28.1% state average. The school's overall district ranking places it in the bottom 500 out of 813 districts in Illinois, with a 2-star rating. This suggests the school is failing to adequately prepare its students for grade-level standards.
Beyond academics, Deland-Weldon Middle School faces other operational challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 24.2% and a student population where nearly half (47.62%) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. With only 21 students enrolled, the school is extremely small, which can present unique challenges in terms of staffing, resources, and the ability to offer a diverse curriculum and extracurricular activities. Addressing these issues will be crucial for improving outcomes and supporting student success at Deland-Weldon Middle School.
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