Summary:
The Quincy School District in Washington contains one middle school, Quincy Middle School, serving about 717 students in grades 6 through 8 in a community with high economic need.
Quincy Middle School faces significant academic challenges, with student proficiency rates in English, math, and science consistently 20 to 30 percentage points below the Washington state average. The school has ranked in the bottom 20% of all state middle schools for the last three years. A closer look shows 7th graders perform relatively better, while 8th graders see notable drops in math and science proficiency, which may point to difficulties with curriculum or transition supports.
Notably, the school's low performance occurs despite per-student spending that is higher than the national average, suggesting that the high level of student need—with nearly 80% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch—presents complex barriers. The academic results at the school closely mirror the Quincy School District averages, indicating these are persistent, district-wide challenges requiring comprehensive strategies beyond the school itself.
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