Summary:
There is only one middle school located in the West Carroll CUSD 314 district in Illinois: West Carroll Middle School. This school serves students in grades 6-8 and has faced challenges in recent years, with its statewide ranking declining and its academic performance, particularly in mathematics, falling significantly below the state average.
West Carroll Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 820 out of 1,367 Illinois middle schools in 2022-2023 to 874 out of 1,369 in 2021-2022, with a current ranking of 868 out of 1,363 for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance on standardized tests is generally below the state average, with proficiency rates in ELA ranging from 18% in 7th grade to 60.5% in 8th grade, compared to the state average of 41.2%. In math, the proficiency rates ranged from 6.8% in 6th grade to 10.4% in 8th grade, compared to the state average of 28.4%. The school's science proficiency rate for all grades in 2023-2024 was 43.8%, which is lower than the state average of 53.2%.
Despite the school's lower academic performance, it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.8, which could indicate efficient resource allocation and a focus on providing personalized attention to students. However, this alone does not seem to be translating into improved academic outcomes. The school also serves a population with significant economic challenges, with 51.3% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. These factors suggest that West Carroll Middle School may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the unique needs of its students and improve academic performance.
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