Summary:
The 62821 zip code area is home to two strong-performing middle schools: Washington Attendance Center and Carmi White County Junior High School, both serving grades 6-8 and part of the Carmi-White County CUSD 5 district.
Washington Attendance Center stands out with consistently high test scores, with 68.5% of students proficient or better in ELA and 54.1% in Math, significantly above state averages. Carmi White County Junior High School also impresses with 68.4% ELA proficiency and 42.8% in Math, ranking in the top 25-30% of Illinois middle schools. Both schools face challenges with relatively high chronic absenteeism rates of 25.4% and a significant portion of economically disadvantaged students, with free/reduced lunch rates over 60%.
While the schools demonstrate strong academic performance, there are notable differences in their funding, with Washington Attendance Center spending $14,554 per student compared to $11,074 at Carmi White County Junior High. This funding gap may impact the resources and educational experiences available to students. Overall, these middle schools in the 62821 area provide a high-quality education, but also face socioeconomic hurdles that require further attention and support.
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