Summary:
This analysis examines three middle schools (grades 6-8) within the Moses Lake School District in Washington, revealing significant performance differences among them while all operate below state averages.
Columbia Middle School is the highest-performing school in the district, ranking in the 43rd percentile statewide with the best test scores in English, math, and science. Frontier Middle School sits in the middle with rankings around the 22nd percentile, while Endeavor Middle School faces the most significant challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom 4th percentile of Washington middle schools with the lowest proficiency rates.
An interesting finding is that higher per-student spending does not correlate with better academic results in this district; Endeavor receives the most funding per student but has the lowest scores. All three schools have shown stable ranking patterns over recent years, indicating entrenched performance levels. The district as a whole is ranked in the 22nd percentile statewide, suggesting common challenges across its middle schools that extend beyond individual school factors.
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