Summary:
The city of Varna, Illinois has only one high school, Midland High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's performance has been inconsistent over the past three years, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 245th and 382nd out of Illinois high schools. Midland High School's academic proficiency rates in SAT Mathematics and SAT English Language Arts have been lower than the state averages, though the school performed better in ISA Science.
Midland High School faces some demographic and financial challenges, with a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients and higher per-student spending than the state average. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is also significantly higher than the state average, which may be contributing to its academic struggles. However, the school's student-teacher ratio is slightly lower than the state average, which could be an effort to provide more individualized support for students.
Overall, the analysis of the available data suggests that Midland CUSD 7 and Midland High School may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the school's areas of concern, such as low academic proficiency, high chronic absenteeism, and inconsistent performance. Continued monitoring and a focus on improving student outcomes will be crucial for ensuring that all students in Varna, Illinois have access to a high-quality education.
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