Middle Schools in School District U-46

School District U-46 in Illinois is home to 8 middle schools, serving students in grades 6-8. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across these schools, with Eastview Middle School consistently ranking among the top middle schools in the state and Kimball Middle School and Abbott Middle School struggling to meet state and district averages.

Eastview Middle School stands out with its exceptional test scores, ranking 350 out of 1,363 schools in Illinois and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Kimball Middle School and Abbott Middle School have the lowest proficiency rates, with less than 20% of students proficient in most subject areas. The data also reveals a correlation between socioeconomic status, as measured by free and reduced-price lunch rates, and academic achievement, with the schools serving the most economically disadvantaged students generally performing the poorest.

While the top-performing schools in School District U-46 demonstrate that high levels of academic achievement are possible, the lower-performing schools present opportunities for targeted interventions and support. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism, which is particularly high at some schools, and leveraging the successful practices of the top-performing schools could lead to more equitable outcomes across the district.