Summary:
The 62010 zip code area has only one middle school, Wilbur Trimpe Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Bethalto CUSD 8 district. While the school has a relatively large enrollment of 533 students, its academic performance is consistently below the state averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science proficiency.
Wilbur Trimpe Middle School has a chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which is quite high and could be contributing to the school's academic challenges. Additionally, with a free/reduced lunch rate of 43.9%, the school serves a student population with significant economic disadvantages. Despite the school's funding being in line with the state average, at $12,987 per student, its performance has been on a declining trend, dropping from a statewide ranking of 517 out of 1,367 Illinois middle schools in 2022-2023 to 696 out of 1,368 in 2024-2025.
Overall, Wilbur Trimpe Middle School faces several obstacles, including below-average academic achievement, high chronic absenteeism, and a student population with economic challenges. Addressing these issues through targeted interventions and strategies could be crucial for improving the school's performance and outcomes for its students.
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