Summary:
The A-C Central CUSD 262 school district in Illinois has only one middle school, A-C Central Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school has faced declining performance in recent years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking that has dropped from 811 out of 1,369 Illinois middle schools in 2021-2022 to 1,166 out of 1,363 in 2023-2024.
Academically, A-C Central Middle School struggles, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics significantly lower than the state averages across all grade levels. However, the school's Science proficiency rates are higher than the state average. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high-need student population. Despite the district's investment in the school, with higher per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio than the state average, these resources do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes.
The high chronic absenteeism rate at A-C Central Middle School could be a contributing factor to the school's academic performance challenges. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive approach that addresses both academic and non-academic factors impacting student success. The school's strong Science proficiency rates could be an area of strength that the district could leverage to improve overall academic performance.
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