Summary:
The Mazon-Verona-Kinsman Education Service District 2C in Illinois is home to two schools: Mazon-Verona-Kinsman Elementary School and Mazon-Verona-Kinsman Middle School. While the elementary school has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, the middle school has seen a significant improvement in its statewide ranking, moving up over 50 spots in the past two years.
Both schools have relatively low chronic absenteeism rates compared to state averages, which is a positive indicator of student engagement and attendance. However, the elementary school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math are below the district and state averages, suggesting an area for improvement. The middle school's proficiency rates are more mixed, with strong performance in 8th-grade ELA but lower rates in Math.
Despite the differences in academic performance, the schools have similar per-student spending and student-teacher ratios, indicating that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be contributing to the variations in student outcomes. Further investigation into the specific programs, initiatives, and strategies employed by each school could provide valuable insights to help address the areas of concern and build upon the successes observed at the middle school.
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