Summary:
The Woodstock CUSD 200 district in Illinois is home to two middle schools: Creekside Middle School and Northwood Middle School. Based on the available data, Creekside Middle School emerges as the standout performer, consistently outpacing Northwood and exceeding district and state averages in academic proficiency across all grade levels and subject areas.
Creekside Middle School holds a higher statewide ranking of 162 out of 1,363 Illinois middle schools, compared to Northwood's rank of 302. Creekside also boasts lower chronic absenteeism rates, with 23.8% of students chronically absent compared to Northwood's 27.8%. Both schools have similar per-student spending and student-teacher ratios, suggesting that factors beyond just funding and resources may be contributing to the performance gap between the two institutions.
While both schools serve a relatively economically disadvantaged student population, with around 44% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the district should investigate the practices and strategies employed at Creekside Middle School to replicate their success at Northwood. Ensuring equitable access to high-quality education for all students, regardless of their socioeconomic status, should be a top priority for the Woodstock CUSD 200 district.
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