Middle Schools in Goshen Community Schools

The middle schools in the Goshen Community Schools district consist of two schools: Goshen Junior High School and Goshen Intermediate School. While both schools serve middle-grade students, they appear to be performing at or slightly below average compared to state and district averages.

Academically, both schools struggle with low proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math on the ILEARN assessments, with Goshen Junior High School performing slightly better than Goshen Intermediate School. Attendance is also a concern, as Goshen Junior High School has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 54.6% compared to Goshen Intermediate School's 26.4%. Socioeconomic factors may play a role, as both schools have a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population.

Interestingly, the per-student spending at Goshen Junior High School ($11,654) is nearly double that of Goshen Intermediate School ($6,588), though the reasons for this funding disparity are unclear. Additionally, the student populations at both schools are predominantly Hispanic, with Goshen Junior High School having a higher percentage of Hispanic students (61.44%) compared to Goshen Intermediate School (57.66%). Overall, the data suggests that the middle schools in the Goshen Community Schools district face challenges in academic achievement, attendance, and socioeconomic factors, which may require targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for their students.