Summary:
The 61565 zip code is home to a single middle school, Midland Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Midland CUSD 7 district. Despite having only one school in the data set, Midland Middle School stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in science, where it significantly outperforms the state average.
Midland Middle School has consistently ranked in the top 20% of Illinois middle schools over the past three years, with a current ranking of 276 out of 1,363 schools. The school's performance on state assessments is strong, with 52.4% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 40.6% proficient or better in Mathematics, both exceeding the state averages. The school's science proficiency is particularly impressive, with 71% of students scoring proficient or better, significantly above the state average of 53.2%.
While the school serves a diverse student population, with a relatively high rate of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 50.51%, it is well-resourced, spending $11,400 per student and maintaining a low student-teacher ratio of 13:1. This suggests the school is able to provide a more personalized learning environment, which may contribute to its strong academic performance. Overall, Midland Middle School appears to be a high-performing institution that effectively serves its community, offering a quality education to students from various socioeconomic backgrounds.
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