Summary:
The 62534 zip code is home to a single public middle school, Okaw Valley Middle School, which serves grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 115 students. While the school outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts (ELA), it struggles in Mathematics proficiency, with only 15.3% of students meeting or exceeding standards compared to 28.4% statewide. Okaw Valley Middle School has a relatively high rate of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 41.74%, suggesting the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges.
Academically, Okaw Valley Middle School has a statewide ranking of 625 out of 1,363 Illinois middle schools for the 2023-2024 school year, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with a ranking of 604 in 2022-2023 and 765 in 2021-2022. While the school excels in ELA, with 49.2% of students proficient or better, its Mathematics proficiency rate of 15.3% lags behind the district and state averages.
The high rate of chronic absenteeism at 19.0% may be a contributing factor to Okaw Valley Middle School's overall academic performance, and the school's per-student spending of $14,875 for the 2022-2023 school year is an important consideration. To address these challenges, the school may need to focus on improving its Mathematics instruction and curriculum, as well as exploring ways to support student attendance and engagement.
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