Summary:
The Prairie-Hills Education Service District 144 in Illinois contains only one middle school, Prairie-Hills Junior High School, which has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Illinois middle schools over the past three years. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, is significantly lower than the state averages, indicating that students are struggling to meet academic standards.
Despite the school's higher-than-average per-student spending, the student population at Prairie-Hills Junior High School is predominantly from low-income families, with 92.97% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This high-poverty student population may present additional challenges in terms of student support and resources, which the school appears to be struggling to effectively address.
The combination of low academic performance, high-poverty student population, and higher spending suggests that Prairie-Hills Junior High School may benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the specific needs of its students and community. Further investigation and strategic allocation of resources could be crucial in driving improved academic outcomes for the students at this school.
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