Summary:
Macomb CUSD 185 is a school district in Illinois that serves the Macomb area, and it contains only one middle school, Macomb Middle School. While the school has a relatively small class size, its academic performance has been declining in recent years, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics falling below the state averages for Illinois.
Macomb Middle School's statewide ranking has dropped from 611 out of 1,369 Illinois middle schools in 2021-2022 to 766 out of 1,363 in 2023-2024, and its overall SchoolDigger rating is only 2 out of 5 stars, indicating below-average performance compared to other middle schools in the state. The school's proficiency rates in ELA and Mathematics were 35% and 18.6%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 41.2% and 28.4%.
Despite the higher per-student spending at Macomb Middle School, the school's performance metrics suggest that the resources are not translating into improved academic outcomes for students. The school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 47.4%, may indicate that the school is serving a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which could be impacting academic performance. The district and school leadership will need to closely examine the factors contributing to the school's declining performance and develop targeted strategies to improve student achievement, particularly in the core subject areas.
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