Summary:
The 62468 zip code area is home to a single public middle school, Cumberland Middle School, which serves grades 5-8 and is part of the Cumberland CUSD 77 district. While the school's student-teacher ratio is slightly better than the state average, its academic performance, as measured by state assessment proficiency rates, consistently falls below state averages across all subject areas and grade levels.
Cumberland Middle School's chronic absenteeism rate is quite high at 25.4%, which may contribute to its lower academic outcomes. Additionally, the school serves a population with a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 39.15%, suggesting socioeconomic challenges that could impact student learning. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the past year, from 599 out of 1,363 Illinois middle schools in 2023-2024 to 880 out of 1,368 in 2024-2025, indicating a potential trend of declining performance.
Overall, the analysis of Cumberland Middle School's data reveals several areas of concern, including low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic factors that may be influencing student outcomes. The school's performance relative to the district and state averages suggests the need for a comprehensive review of instructional practices, resource allocation, and targeted support for students to improve learning outcomes and address the challenges facing the school.
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