Summary:
The middle schools located in Naperville, Illinois, a prosperous suburb of Chicago, are among the top-performing in the state. This analysis covers 8 middle schools across the Indian Prairie CUSD 204 and Naperville CUSD 203 districts, serving students in grades 6-8.
Several Naperville middle schools stand out for their exceptional academic performance. Scullen Middle School consistently ranks among the top 55 middle schools in Illinois, with 62-69% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA) and 55-60% in math. Clifford Crone Middle School and Gordon Gregory Middle School also perform exceptionally well, ranking 89th and 52nd in the state, respectively, with similar high proficiency rates.
Overall, the Naperville middle schools demonstrate a high level of academic excellence, with test scores significantly exceeding state averages. However, there is some variation in performance, with schools serving higher percentages of minority and economically disadvantaged students tending to have lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates. This highlights the need to address equity and provide additional support for all students to ensure they have the resources and opportunities to succeed.
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