Summary:
The 62951 zip code is home to a single middle school, Washington Middle School, which serves grades 5-8. The school is part of the Johnston City CUSD 1 district, which is ranked 633 out of 811 districts in Illinois and has a 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.
Washington Middle School has consistently performed below the state averages in English Language Arts (ELA), math, and science proficiency over the past two school years. The school's ELA proficiency rates ranged from 24.2% to 46.3%, while the state average was 53.1%. In math, the school's proficiency rates were between 12.3% and 19.4%, compared to the state average of 38.5%. Science proficiency rates were also lower than the state averages. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which is significantly higher than the state average and could be a contributing factor to the low academic performance.
Despite the school's relatively high spending per student of $13,665, the data suggests that Washington Middle School is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students. With over 65% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school likely serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which can impact educational outcomes. However, the data also indicates that there may be opportunities for improvement, particularly in the higher grade levels where proficiency rates are slightly better. Targeted interventions and support could help the school make progress and better serve the needs of the community.
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