Summary:
The 61924 zip code is home to a single middle school, Chrisman-Scottland Junior High School, which serves students in grades 6-8. This school faces significant academic challenges, with student performance well below state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.
Chrisman-Scottland Junior High School has an enrollment of 70 students and a student-teacher ratio of 10.9. The school's spending per student is $12,271, and it serves a high-need population, with 47.14% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is consistently in the bottom half of Illinois middle schools, with only 42.3% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 3.8% in Mathematics, and 27.8% in 8th grade Science, compared to state averages of 53.1%, 38.5%, and 45.4%, respectively.
The school also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism, at 25.4%, which may be contributing to its low academic performance. While the school is the only middle school serving the 61924 zip code, its struggles suggest that families in the area may have limited access to high-performing educational options. Addressing the school's challenges, such as low academic achievement, high absenteeism, and resource needs, could be crucial for improving educational outcomes for students in this community.
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