Summary:
The 49012 zip code area is home to a single middle school, GalesburgAugusta Middle School, which serves grades 5-8 and is part of the Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools district. While the school has a predominantly White student population, it faces several challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate and academic performance that consistently falls below state averages across various subjects and grade levels.
GalesburgAugusta Middle School's academic struggles are evident in its M-Step and PSAT test scores, which range from 16.4% to 41.7% proficiency, compared to state averages of 29.7% to 44%. This underperformance may be linked to the school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with over 54% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, the school's spending per student, at $16,132, is higher than the state average, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving student outcomes.
Despite the challenges faced by GalesburgAugusta Middle School, the data provides an opportunity for the school and district to identify areas for improvement and implement targeted strategies to address the identified issues. By focusing on improving attendance, enhancing academic support, and leveraging available resources more effectively, the school may be able to drive better outcomes for its students and better prepare them for future success.
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