Summary:
The Fruitland District in Idaho has only one middle school, Fruitland Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's performance has declined in recent years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 61st out of 100 Idaho middle schools in 2017-2018 to 117th out of 166 in 2024-2025. Its overall SchoolDigger rating has also decreased from 2 stars to 1 star out of 5 during this time period.
Academically, Fruitland Middle School lags behind the state averages in Idaho across all subject areas and grade levels. The school's proficiency rates in Math, Science, and English Language Arts are consistently lower than the state's. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students (42.41% in 2023-2024) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is a proxy for socioeconomic status. The school's per-student spending of $6,768 in 2018-2019 was also below the state average.
These findings suggest that Fruitland Middle School is facing significant challenges in maintaining and improving its academic performance. Addressing the achievement gaps, exploring ways to better support students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, and ensuring adequate and equitable funding for the school could be crucial steps in enhancing the educational outcomes for the students at Fruitland Middle School.
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