Summary:
The 62510 zip code is home to a single middle school, Central A & M Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's performance has been declining in recent years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 747 out of 1,367 Illinois middle schools in 2022-2023 to 971 out of 1,363 in 2023-2024.
Central A & M Middle School's academic achievement lags behind state averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) ranging from 41.8% (6th grade) to 52% (7th grade), compared to the state average of 53.1%. In math, the proficiency rates are even lower, ranging from 11.9% (6th grade) to 15.1% (8th grade), significantly below the state average of 38.5%. The school's science proficiency rate for 8th grade in 2024-2025 was 24.5%, compared to the state average of 45.4%.
The school faces additional challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% in 2024-2025, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (43.64%). These factors may be contributing to the school's academic struggles and warrant further investigation and targeted interventions to improve student outcomes and overall school performance.
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