Summary:
Central CUSD 4 in Illinois has only one middle school, John L Nash Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with a statewide ranking ranging from 551 out of 1,367 Illinois middle schools in 2022-2023 to 660 out of 1,363 in 2023-2024, and a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Academically, John L Nash Middle School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are below the state averages, while its Science proficiency rates are above both the district and state averages. The school has a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 37.11%, indicating a relatively disadvantaged student population. The school's per-student spending for the 2022-2023 school year was $14,174, and the student-teacher ratio is 14.1, slightly lower than the state average.
While the school has some areas of strength, such as its Science proficiency rates, it also faces challenges in core academic subjects and student engagement, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 13.2% for the 2023-2024 school year. These factors suggest that the school may require targeted interventions and resource allocation to address any achievement gaps and improve overall academic performance.
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