Summary:
The 62345 zip code is home to a single middle school, Western Junior High School, which serves students in grades 6-8 as part of the Western CUSD 12 district. While the school maintains a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, its academic performance is mixed, with strong English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency but lagging math scores compared to state and district averages.
Western Junior High School has 148 students enrolled and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.1. The school's ELA proficiency rates range from 44.8% to 62.5%, exceeding state and district averages, while math proficiency rates are lower, ranging from 27.6% to 29.2%. However, the school's 8th grade science proficiency rate of 60% is well above the state average of 45.4%. With a high free/reduced lunch rate of 55.41%, the school may be serving a more economically disadvantaged student population, which could contribute to the academic performance challenges in math.
Despite the mixed academic results, Western Junior High School maintains a stable 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is providing a consistent educational experience. The school's low student-teacher ratio could be a strength, potentially allowing for more individualized attention and support for students. However, the high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% is a concern and an area the school may need to focus on improving.
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