Summary:
The city of Cross City, Florida is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals some standout schools in the area, as well as areas for improvement across the district.
Dixie County High School stands out for its relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 92.0%, which is above the state average. However, the school's performance on state assessments is mixed, with some subject areas like Biology 1 and US History performing better than the state average, while others like Algebra 1 and 8th grade Science lag behind. The school also has a higher percentage of white students (81.65%) compared to the state average. In contrast, Ruth Rains Middle School stands out for its strong performance on state assessments, particularly in 5th grade Math (71% proficient) and 8th grade Math (77% proficient), which are well above the state averages. However, the school's overall statewide ranking is relatively low, ranking in the bottom half of Dixie middle schools.
The data also reveals that Kinder Cub School Inc, a public charter elementary school, has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (85.98%), indicating a high-need student population. This school also has a lower spending per student ($8,113) and a higher student-teacher ratio (21.4 students per teacher) compared to the other schools in the data set, which may present challenges in providing the necessary resources and support for these students.
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