Summary:
Wilkinson County, Georgia has only one middle school, Wilkinson County Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 228 students. The school is ranked 425 out of 584 Georgia middle schools and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, while the Wilkinson County school district is ranked 183 out of 206 districts in the state and also has a 1-star rating.
Wilkinson County Middle School's academic performance is significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas on the Georgia Milestones Assessments. For example, in 8th grade, the school's proficiency rates are 30.4% in English Language Arts, 21.5% in Mathematics, 32.9% in Science, and 26.6% in Social Studies, compared to state averages of 39.8%, 47%, 28.8%, and 38.8%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (89.47%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a predominantly low-income student population.
Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $10,939 and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10:1, Wilkinson County Middle School is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students. The consistently low academic performance across all subject areas suggests that the school may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes and address the socioeconomic challenges faced by the community.
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