Best Public Schools in Momence, IL

The city of Momence, Illinois is home to 3 public schools serving grades K-12, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. Overall, the schools in the Momence CUSD 1 district are performing below the state average on various academic measures, with no clear standout schools.

Academically, the schools struggle, with low proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to state averages. Momence Junior High School has only 22% of students proficient in ELA and 23.9% in Math, while Momence High School has just 22.4% proficient in SAT ELA and 10.6% in SAT Math. Je-Neir Elementary School has the lowest proficiency rates at 16.1% in ELA and 10.2% in Math.

Chronic absenteeism is also a significant issue, with rates ranging from 20.7% at Momence Junior High to 31.1% at Momence High. Despite relatively high spending per student and low student-teacher ratios, the schools continue to struggle academically, suggesting the need for more targeted interventions and effective resource allocation to address the unique challenges facing the Momence school district.