Summary:
The Momence CUSD 1 district in Illinois serves students from three schools: Momence Junior High School, Momence High School, and Je-Neir Elementary School. The district faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a high percentage of students from low-income families.
Momence High School stands out as a relative bright spot, with a high 4-year graduation rate of 93.5% and a low dropout rate of 2.9%. In contrast, Je-Neir Elementary School has the highest proficiency rates in 4th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics, though these rates are still low compared to state averages.
Across the district, test scores are significantly below state averages, with some grades performing below 20% proficiency. Chronic absenteeism is also a major issue, with rates ranging from 20.7% at Momence Junior High School to 31.1% at Momence High School. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 65.01% to 71.12%, suggests that the district serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges.
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