Summary:
There is only one middle school located within the Westville CUSD 2 school district in Illinois: Westville Junior High School. This school serves grades 6-8 and has been struggling academically in recent years, with declining performance and low proficiency rates compared to state averages.
Westville Junior High School's statewide ranking has dropped significantly, going from 768th out of 1,369 Illinois middle schools in 2021-2022 to 1,284th out of 1,363 in 2023-2024. The school is rated 0 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing well below average compared to other schools in the state. Proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are all substantially lower than the state averages, with only 13.5% of students proficient or better in ELA in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 41.2%.
The school also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 27.5% in 2023-2024, and a high percentage of students (54.24%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. Despite relatively high per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio, the school has struggled to improve student outcomes, suggesting the need for a more targeted approach to address the specific challenges faced by the student population.
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