Summary:
The 62640 zip code area is home to two schools - North Mac Middle School and North Mac Intermediate, both part of the North Mac CUSD 34 district. These schools have consistently struggled with low statewide rankings, underperforming test scores, and high chronic absenteeism rates, presenting significant challenges for the district.
North Mac Middle School ranks in the bottom third of Illinois middle schools, with only 13.5% of students proficient or better in mathematics compared to the state average of 38.5%. Similarly, North Mac Intermediate lags behind state averages in mathematics, with just 29.8% of students reaching proficiency. Both schools also share a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which likely contributes to their overall academic underperformance.
Despite the relatively high spending per student at both schools ($13,883 for the middle school and $14,993 for the intermediate school), the data suggests that resources may not be the primary issue. The schools serve a predominantly low-income student population, with over 50% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing the systemic challenges, such as attendance and academic support, should be a priority for the North Mac CUSD 34 district to improve educational outcomes for its students.
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