Summary:
The West Jefferson District in Idaho has only one middle school, West Jefferson Middle School, which serves grades 7-8 with 89 students enrolled. This school is struggling academically, ranking 160 out of 166 middle schools in the state and earning a 0 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.
West Jefferson Middle School's performance has declined over time, dropping from a rank of 69 out of 131 middle schools and a 2 out of 5 star rating in 2016-2017. The school has a chronic absenteeism rate of 15.0% and student test scores that are significantly below state averages across Math, Science, and English Language Arts. Additionally, 43.82% of students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students.
Despite relatively high spending of $9,050 per student and a low student-teacher ratio of 13.4, West Jefferson Middle School is not achieving strong academic outcomes. This suggests that factors beyond just funding and staffing, such as instructional quality or resource allocation, may be contributing to the school's struggles. Overall, the data paints a concerning picture of the academic performance and challenges facing this middle school in the West Jefferson District.
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