Summary:
East Alton School District 13 in Illinois has only one middle school, East Alton Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's academic performance has been consistently below the state average, with fluctuating proficiency rates and a high chronic absenteeism rate. Despite higher per-student spending and smaller class sizes, the school faces significant challenges in improving student outcomes.
East Alton Middle School has a statewide ranking that has ranged from 689 out of 1,367 Illinois middle schools in 2022-2023 to 914 out of 1,369 in 2021-2022, with its current ranking for 2023-2024 at 732 out of 1,363. The school's performance rating by SchoolDigger is 2 out of 5 stars, indicating it is below average compared to other middle schools in the state. In terms of academic proficiency, the school's performance is generally lower than the state averages in Illinois across various subjects and grade levels.
The school has a relatively small student population of 191 students, with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 58.64% in the 2022-2023 school year. The East Alton School District 13 spends $17,974 per student, which is higher than the state average, and the student-teacher ratio at East Alton Middle School is 10.2, which is lower than the state average. However, these factors have not translated into improved academic performance, suggesting that other factors, such as curriculum, teaching quality, and school culture, may be contributing to the school's challenges.
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