Summary:
In zip code 21040, there is one middle school, Edgewood Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 in the Edgewood area of Harford County, part of the Harford County Public Schools district.
Edgewood Middle is a school facing significant challenges, as reflected in its 1-star rating and declining state ranking over the past three years. The school's academic performance is well below district and state averages, with only 5% of students proficient in math and 38.5% proficient in English Language Arts. A critical issue is the alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rate of 35.2%, which is nearly double the district average of 18.5%. The school also serves a predominantly low-income population, with 69.23% of students receiving free or reduced lunch. Despite a relatively high per-student spending of $18,776 and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1, these resources have not translated into improved academic outcomes.
One notable finding is the stark contrast in math performance: while overall math proficiency is critically low, the small group of students taking Geometry in middle school actually outperforms the district average, with 25% proficiency compared to 20.7%. This suggests that advanced students are finding success, even as the general student body struggles. The school's declining trajectory, combined with the extreme chronic absenteeism and low test scores, indicates that Edgewood Middle requires urgent and targeted intervention to address its core challenges.
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