Summary:
The Mendota CCSD 289 district in Illinois has only one middle school, Northbrook School, which serves grades 6-8. While the school has access to relatively strong resources, including a low student-teacher ratio and high per-student spending, its academic performance has been declining over the past three years.
Northbrook School's statewide ranking has dropped from 602 out of 1,369 Illinois middle schools in 2021-2022 to 685 out of 1,363 in 2023-2024, and its SchoolDigger rating has decreased from 3 stars to 2 stars. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally below the state averages, with the exception of 7th grade ELA, which is slightly above the state average. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.6%, which is significantly above the state average.
These findings suggest that Northbrook School is facing significant challenges in terms of academic performance and student engagement. While the school has access to relatively strong resources, it appears to be struggling to translate these inputs into positive student outcomes. Further investigation and targeted interventions may be necessary to help the school improve and better serve its students, particularly the high-need population it serves, as indicated by the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
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