Summary:
The Downers Grove GSD 58 district in Illinois is home to two middle schools: Herrick Middle School and O'Neill Middle School. Based on the available data, Herrick Middle School emerges as the standout performer, consistently ranking higher than O'Neill in statewide rankings and maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Herrick Middle School outperforms the district and state averages in all subject areas and grade levels, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. In contrast, O'Neill Middle School lags behind Herrick in most subject areas, especially in Mathematics, where only 35.9% of students are proficient or better, compared to 57.2% at Herrick. Additionally, Herrick has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a lower proportion of economically disadvantaged students.
Despite the higher per-student spending at O'Neill Middle School, the academic performance lags behind Herrick, suggesting that the allocation of resources may not be as effective in driving student outcomes. This disparity in academic performance between the two schools raises questions about the factors contributing to the differences and the need for a closer examination of resource allocation and equity considerations within the Downers Grove GSD 58 district.
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