Summary:
The Buhl Joint District in Idaho has only one middle school, Buhl Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 with an enrollment of 297 students. Compared to state averages, Buhl Middle School appears to be a lower-performing school, particularly in math and 8th grade English Language Arts (ELA). The school has a chronic absenteeism rate of 15%, which is quite high and can negatively impact student learning and achievement.
Academically, Buhl Middle School's math proficiency rates range from 33.3% to 41.8% across grades, below the state average of 41.3% to 43.7%. ELA proficiency is more mixed, with 6th and 7th grade performing slightly above the state average, but 8th grade falling well below at 41.7% proficient compared to the state's 55.5%. Science proficiency for 8th grade is also below the state average at 39.6%. The school's high free/reduced lunch rate of 48.82% suggests it serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, which often requires additional resources and support to help students succeed.
With below-average spending per student at $8,358 and a slightly higher student-teacher ratio of 17.4, the school may be facing resource constraints that could be impacting its ability to provide a high-quality education. Overall, the data indicates that Buhl Middle School is struggling to meet state academic standards and may benefit from additional support and resources to improve student outcomes.
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