Summary:
The Patoka Junior High School is the sole middle school serving the Patoka CUSD 100 school district in Illinois. With a small student population of just 48 students, the school's performance on standardized tests in English Language Arts and Mathematics lags behind state and district averages.
Patoka Junior High School's ELA proficiency rates range from 5.9% to 36.4%, compared to the state averages of 41.2% to 49.9%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates are even lower, ranging from 6.7% to 18.2%, well below the state averages of 24.8% to 28.7%. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 10.0% is also a metric to monitor, as high absenteeism can negatively impact student learning.
Despite these academic challenges, the school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 35.42%, suggesting a need for additional support and resources to address the needs of economically disadvantaged students. On a positive note, the school's low student-teacher ratio of 9:1 may allow for more personalized instruction and support for students. Overall, the data highlights areas for improvement at Patoka Junior High School, particularly in raising student achievement in core academic subjects.
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