Summary:
Northwestern CUSD 2 in Illinois has only one middle school, Northwestern Junior High School. This small school of just 54 students has faced declining performance in recent years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 608 out of 1,367 Illinois middle schools in 2022-2023 to 1,168 out of 1,363 in 2023-2024. While the school's Science proficiency rates are closer to the state average, its performance in core subjects like English Language Arts and Math is well below the state averages.
Northwestern Junior High School serves a student population with a relatively high percentage (44.44%) of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges. Despite the school's underperformance, its per-student spending is higher than the state average, raising questions about the efficient allocation of resources and the factors contributing to the school's academic struggles.
Overall, the analysis of Northwestern CUSD 2's lone middle school suggests that the district and school leaders may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the school's declining performance, particularly in core academic areas, and ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education.
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