Summary:
The 74743 zip code area is home to two middle schools - Hugo Middle School and Rattan Junior High School. While both schools face challenges, Rattan Junior High stands out with a significantly lower student-teacher ratio and stronger mathematics performance compared to the state average.
Rattan Junior High School has a student-teacher ratio of 9.4, much lower than Hugo Middle School's 29.0, suggesting more personalized attention for students. Rattan Junior High also excels in 8th grade mathematics, with 52% of students proficient or better, well above the state average of 25%. However, both schools struggle with low proficiency rates in English Language Arts, falling behind the state average across all grades.
While Rattan Junior High performs better academically, Hugo Middle School serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 87.76% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 76.36% at Rattan Junior High. Both schools have concerning chronic absenteeism rates of 19.0%, indicating a need for improved student engagement. Overall, the data highlights the complexities faced by these middle schools and the importance of targeted interventions to support student success.
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