Summary:
The Panhandle CUSD 2 school district in Illinois has only one middle school, Lincolnwood Junior High School. This small school of 97 students has seen fluctuating performance, with its statewide ranking ranging from 359th out of 1,367 Illinois middle schools in 2022-2023 to 575th out of 1,363 in 2023-2024.
Lincolnwood Junior High School's academic performance is mixed compared to state and district averages. While its science proficiency rate is exceptionally high at 82.4%, the school lags behind in English Language Arts (36.8% proficient) and Mathematics (22.4% proficient). However, the school's per-student spending of $12,989 and low student-teacher ratio of 10.2 suggest it may have access to more resources than other schools in the state.
One notable challenge for Lincolnwood Junior High School is the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 52.58%. This indicates the school may be serving a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which could impact academic outcomes. Overall, the data provides a complex picture of the school's performance, with both strengths and areas for improvement.
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