Summary:
In zip code 32462, there is one middle school, Vernon Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 in the Washington County district, an area where nearly 60% of students are economically disadvantaged.
Vernon Middle School is a school on the rise, with its state ranking climbing from the 28th percentile to the 42nd percentile over the last three years. The school’s standout strength is mathematics, particularly in 7th grade where 73% of students are proficient—well above both the district and state averages. Algebra 1 is a major success story, with 86% of test-takers scoring proficient, far exceeding state levels. However, the school faces a clear challenge in English Language Arts (ELA), where proficiency rates for all grades (48-52%) fall below state averages. This creates a 30-point gap between the school’s best and worst subjects relative to the state, a critical area for focus. Additionally, Civics performance dropped sharply from 79% to 58% proficiency year-over-year, a decline that warrants attention.
Chronic absenteeism affects 36.1% of students, which is better than the district average but higher than the state’s 31.4%. Improvement is not uniform across grades: 6th grade math saw a remarkable 29-point gain to 62% proficiency, while 8th grade math declined from 57% to 50%. With a student-teacher ratio of 16.1 and per-student spending of $11,588, Vernon Middle School shows strong potential in math and advanced coursework, but addressing literacy and attendance will be key to continuing its upward trajectory.
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