Summary:
The 62863 zip code in Illinois is home to a single public middle school, Mt Carmel Junior High School, which serves grades 7-8. With an enrollment of 213 students, the school's academic performance is generally below state averages, particularly in mathematics, where only 9.6% of students demonstrated proficiency in the 2024-2025 school year, compared to the state average of 38.5%.
Mt Carmel Junior High School faces several challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% and a declining trend in its overall ranking and rating, dropping from 997 out of 1,367 Illinois middle schools (1 star) in 2022-2023 to 834 out of 1,368 (2 stars) in 2024-2025. The school serves a population with significant economic challenges, with over 55% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to the academic performance gaps observed.
Despite the school's relatively high spending per student of $13,303 in 2023-2024, the academic outcomes suggest that these resources may not be effectively utilized. The Wabash CUSD 348 district, of which Mt Carmel Junior High School is a part, will need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the school's challenges and improve student outcomes.
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