Summary:
The 62345 zip code is home to a single public middle school, Western Junior High School, which serves grades 6-8 with 148 students. The school is part of the Western CUSD 12 district, which is ranked 484 out of 811 districts in Illinois and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Western Junior High School's academic performance is mixed compared to state averages. While 8th-grade English Language Arts (ELA) and 8th-grade Science proficiency are above state levels, Mathematics proficiency across all grades is significantly below the state average. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% is also higher than the state average, which could be a contributing factor to the lower Mathematics proficiency. With over 55% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school likely serves a population with higher economic needs, which can impact academic performance.
Despite the school's higher spending per student of $14,450 and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.1 to 1, the data suggests that the resources may not be fully effective in improving student outcomes, particularly in Mathematics. Further analysis and comparison to similar schools or districts could provide additional insights to guide school improvement efforts and better support the learning needs of students at Western Junior High School.
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