Summary:
The Midwest Central CUSD 191 school district in Illinois has only one high school, Midwest Central High School, which serves grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 252 students. While the school has a lower student-teacher ratio than the state average, its academic performance and other key metrics suggest it faces significant challenges.
Midwest Central High School's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, from 294 out of 699 Illinois high schools in 2021-2022 to 431 out of 697 in 2023-2024, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's four-year graduation rate of 79.2% is lower than the state average, and its dropout rate of 5.1% is higher. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 24.5% is significantly higher than the state average, which can negatively impact student learning and achievement.
Academically, Midwest Central High School's performance on standardized tests is below the state averages in both mathematics and English language arts. For example, in 2023-2024, only 13.7% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state average of 26.1%. The school also serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with 47.62% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. While the school's per-student spending is higher than the state average, it will need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address these challenges and improve student outcomes.
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