Summary:
The Cicero School District 99 in Illinois is home to three middle schools: Unity Junior High School, Cicero East Elementary School, and Columbus East Elementary School. These schools face significant academic challenges, with test scores well below state averages, particularly in mathematics.
Among the three schools, Unity Junior High School stands out as the largest, with the highest chronic absenteeism rate and the lowest test scores. In contrast, Columbus East Elementary School has the highest test scores and the lowest student-teacher ratio, while Cicero East Elementary School falls in the middle. The high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 84.78% to 93.61%, indicate that these schools serve a predominantly low-income student population, which likely contributes to the academic challenges they face.
Overall, the data analysis reveals significant underperformance across the Cicero School District 99 middle schools compared to state averages, with chronic absenteeism, school size, and socioeconomic factors potentially playing a role in the observed outcomes. Targeted interventions and support, along with a focus on addressing the root causes of these challenges, could be crucial in improving the educational experiences and outcomes for students in this district.
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