Summary:
The Midwest Central CUSD 191 district in Illinois consists of 3 schools: 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. While the district faces some challenges, such as declining performance and high chronic absenteeism, there are also standout schools that demonstrate strengths in specific areas.
Midwest Central Primary School stands out with the highest science proficiency rates in the district, with 61.9% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024. Additionally, 5th-grade students at this school have the highest English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates in the district, at 52.4%. In contrast, Midwest Central Middle School excels in overall ELA proficiency, with 40% of students proficient or better across all grades in 2023-2024, and its 6th-grade students have the highest ELA proficiency rates in the district at 47.5%.
However, the district as a whole faces challenges, with proficiency rates in ELA and Mathematics generally lower than state averages across all schools and grade levels. Additionally, all three schools have seen a decline in their statewide SchoolDigger rankings over the past three years, and chronic absenteeism rates, particularly at Midwest Central High School, where 24.5% of students were chronically absent in 2023-2024, are a concern. The district may need to address these issues to ensure equitable access to resources and support for all students.
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