Summary:
The zip code 59213 contains only one middle school, Barbara Gilligan 7-8, which serves students in grades 7-8. The school's performance on standardized tests is significantly below the state averages, with only 5.88% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 17.65% in math, and 0% in science, compared to state averages of 43.09%, 36.77%, and 38.16%, respectively.
Barbara Gilligan 7-8 has a very small student population of only 17 students and a high free/reduced lunch rate of 100%, indicating a high-poverty student population. The school's spending per student is relatively high at $18,043, likely due to the small school size, and the student-teacher ratio is very low at 3.8, suggesting a high level of individual attention for students. However, these factors have not translated into improved student learning, as the school's performance has declined over the past few years, from 122nd out of 123 middle schools in 2023-2024 to 202nd out of 222 in 2024-2025.
Addressing the root causes of the school's struggles and providing targeted support and resources will be crucial to improving outcomes for its students. Factors such as teacher quality, curriculum, and resource allocation should be investigated to identify areas for improvement. With the school serving a disadvantaged student population, additional support and interventions may be necessary to help these students succeed academically.
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