The top reported proficiency rate is 47% in English language arts. The lowest is 13% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on North Mac Middle School
North Mac Middle School serves grades six through eight in Girard, Illinois, as part of North Mac CUSD 34. The school enrolls a small student body drawn almost entirely from the local area, with a student composition that is predominantly white and reflects the rural and small-town character of the region.
On the most recent state assessments, the school's academic performance shows a sharp divergence between English language arts and mathematics. In English language arts, the school reported respectable results: sixth graders achieved proficiency at a rate just above midpoint, seventh graders reached about mid-range proficiency, and eighth graders showed proficiency near forty percent. These outcomes suggest students are gaining competency in reading and writing as they progress through the grades.
Mathematics results tell a markedly different story. Sixth-grade proficiency sits at a very low level, seventh-grade proficiency is also low, and eighth-grade proficiency remains similarly constrained. The school's overall proficiency index across tested subjects and grades places it in the bottom quartile relative to other districts in Macoupin County. Science data was reported only for eighth grade, where proficiency was low. A parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand the underlying factors, whether curriculum, staffing, or student support services, and what steps are underway to strengthen mathematics outcomes.
Test participation rates were strong across both subjects at the grade levels where data was complete, indicating students sat for assessments as required. The school had test results reported for grades six, seven, and eight; results for third through fifth grades were not available, reflecting the school's middle-grades enrollment.
North Mac Middle School sits on a consolidated campus with the district's intermediate school along Third Street in Girard, near downtown and the historic town square, while the elementary and high schools are located a short distance north in Virden. Girard itself is a small, quiet village with older housing stock and an economy centered on local services, banking, and school operations. The community has experienced modest population decline and relatively modest housing values compared to state and national averages. The district has invested in recent capital improvements at the high school, including a new gymnasium and athletic facilities, signaling ongoing resource commitment to the school system.
The school is a regular public school with no charter or magnet designation. Special population enrollment data and free-and-reduced-price-lunch information were not available, so a parent seeking to understand the full scope of student support services or socioeconomic composition should contact the school directly.
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