Summary:
The Greenup County middle school system consists of two schools, Mckell Middle School and Wurtland Middle School, both of which are performing below the state average on a variety of key metrics. Neither school stands out as a clear standout, and both face significant challenges in improving academic outcomes for their students.
Mckell Middle School is ranked 179 out of 320 Kentucky middle schools and has a 2-star rating, while Wurtland Middle School is ranked 279 out of 320 and has a 1-star rating. Both schools perform below the state average in most subject areas, with Wurtland Middle School consistently scoring lower than Mckell Middle School. For example, in 8th grade math, Mckell Middle School scored 25% proficient or better, compared to the state average of 40%, while Wurtland Middle School scored only 24% proficient or better.
Additionally, both schools have a high rate of chronic absenteeism, at 25.0%, which is significantly higher than the state average. The schools also have high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, with Mckell Middle School at 56.64% and Wurtland Middle School at 77.07%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite the higher-than-average spending per student and lower student-teacher ratios, the schools are still struggling to achieve better academic outcomes, suggesting that simply allocating more resources may not be the sole solution.
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