Summary:
With only one middle school located in Floyd County, James D. Adams Middle School serves as the sole representative for this area. The school's performance, as measured by state assessments, consistently falls below the county and state averages, particularly in mathematics and reading.
James D. Adams Middle School has a low statewide ranking, placing 266th out of 320 Kentucky middle schools in the 2024-2025 school year and 295th out of 324 in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's proficiency rates range from 19% to 44% in mathematics and 29% to 44% in other subjects, compared to county averages of 29% to 51% and state averages of 40% to 52%. Additionally, the school's performance has declined in some areas, with proficiency rates dropping from 2023-2024 to 2024-2025 in mathematics and reading.
The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 78.81% in the 2023-2024 school year, suggests that the school serves a population with significant economic challenges. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the school's lower academic performance, as research has shown that students from low-income families often face additional barriers to educational success. Despite the relatively higher per-student spending of $13,671 and a student-teacher ratio of 15.1, the school's underperformance compared to county and state averages indicates the need for targeted interventions and strategies to address the underlying issues and improve student outcomes.
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