Summary:
There is only one middle school located in McPherson, Kansas - McPherson Middle School. The school has consistently ranked in the middle of Kansas middle schools, with a 2 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other schools in the state.
McPherson Middle School is underperforming the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. However, the school's science proficiency rates are closer to the state average. The school has a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, and its chronic absenteeism rate is higher than the state average. Despite these challenges, the school's operational metrics, such as student-teacher ratio, per-student spending, and dropout rate, appear to be within reasonable ranges.
Addressing the root causes of the school's underperformance in core subjects and high chronic absenteeism could be key areas for improvement. The school may also need to explore additional support and resources to address the needs of its student population, which faces potential socioeconomic challenges. By focusing on these areas, the school can work towards improving the overall academic outcomes for its students.
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