Summary:
Meridian CUSD 223 is a school district in Illinois that contains only one middle school, Meridian Junior High School. This middle school serves students in grades 6-8 and has seen fluctuating performance in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 373 out of 1,369 Illinois middle schools in 2021-2022 to 468 out of 1,363 in the current 2023-2024 school year.
Meridian Junior High School's academic performance is mixed, with stronger results in 8th-grade English Language Arts and Science compared to the district and state averages, but lower proficiency rates in Mathematics across all grade levels. The school serves a student population of 308, with a relatively high 35.06% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating a significant number of students from low-income families. The school's per-student spending is $16,112, and it has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.5, suggesting a focus on resource allocation to support student learning.
Overall, Meridian Junior High School appears to have some areas of strength, such as in 8th-grade ELA and Science, but also faces challenges, particularly in Mathematics. The school's socioeconomic context and resource allocation are important factors to consider when analyzing its performance and identifying opportunities for improvement to better support student success.
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