Summary:
There is only one middle school in the Chicago Heights School District 170, which serves grades 6-8 and has an enrollment of 940 students. Chicago Heights Middle School faces significant academic challenges, with test scores well below state averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science.
The school has a chronic absenteeism rate of 40.2%, which is much higher than the state average. Additionally, 99.04% of students at the school receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a very high level of economic disadvantage. While the school district spends $17,593 per student, which is higher than the state average, this does not appear to be translating into better academic outcomes for students.
Overall, the data suggests that Chicago Heights Middle School is a low-performing school that is struggling to meet the needs of its students. Significant interventions and support may be needed to improve academic achievement and address the underlying challenges facing the school and its community.
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