Summary:
Mattoon CUSD 2 school district in Illinois has only one middle school, Mattoon Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. The school's academic performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 654 out of 1,363 Illinois middle schools in 2023-2024 to 763 out of 1,367 in 2022-2023. While the school's performance rating has improved from 2 to 3 out of 5 stars, its proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally below the district and state averages, particularly in 8th grade.
Mattoon Middle School faces demographic challenges, with a high percentage of students (63.57%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a socioeconomically disadvantaged population. However, the school's resource allocation appears to be a potential strength, with a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.9 and per-student spending of $15,168, which is higher than the state average. These factors suggest a focus on providing more individualized attention and support to the school's students.
Overall, while Mattoon CUSD 2 has only one middle school, the data highlights both areas of strength and areas for improvement at Mattoon Middle School. The school's academic performance, particularly in Mathematics, appears to be a concern, but the school's resource allocation and focus on individualized attention may be helping to address these challenges.
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