Summary:
The city of Kinderhook, Illinois has only one public middle school, Western Junior High School, which serves grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 160 students. The school is part of the Western CUSD 12 district, which is ranked 533 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Western Junior High School stands out for its generally above-average performance on standardized tests, particularly in English Language Arts where 48.9% of students were proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to 41.8% for the district and 41.2% for the state. The school's science proficiency rates are also strong, with 55.6% of students scoring proficient or better. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 27.1% in 2023-2024 is on the higher side and may be an area for improvement.
Other key metrics for Western Junior High School include a student-teacher ratio of 11.6 to 1 and spending of $12,200 per student (2022-2023 school year). The school also serves a significant population of free/reduced lunch recipients at 58.75% (2022-2023 school year), which suggests the school may face socioeconomic challenges that could impact student outcomes. Overall, Western Junior High School is a relatively strong performer within its district, but there are still areas for improvement, particularly in addressing chronic absenteeism and ensuring equitable outcomes for all students.
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