Summary:
The Kaleva Norman Dickson School District has only one middle school, Brethren Middle School, which serves a small student population of 81 students. The school faces significant academic challenges, with test scores consistently falling below the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.
Brethren Middle School has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%, which is much higher than the state average. Additionally, a large percentage of the student population (64.2%) qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite the higher per-student spending of $15,593, which is above the state average, the school's academic performance remains a concern.
The small student population and relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.3 at Brethren Middle School could present opportunities for more personalized instruction and targeted interventions. By leveraging these resources and addressing the unique needs of the student body, the school may be able to develop strategies to improve educational outcomes and close the achievement gap with the state averages.
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