Summary:
This analysis covers middle schools in Washington's zip code 99320, which contains one public middle school, Kiona-Benton City Middle School, serving about 340 students in grades 6 through 8.
Academic performance at Kiona-Benton City Middle School is significantly below state averages, with only 19.94% of students proficient in English and 9.66% proficient in math, compared to state averages of 53.1% and 42.63% respectively. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 3-4% of all Washington middle schools for the last three years, and its challenges are reflected in the broader Kiona-Benton City School District, which is ranked in the bottom 2% of state districts.
An interesting finding is that the school spends $16,433 per student, which is above the national average, despite these low academic outcomes. With only 13.53% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the economic disadvantage among students is relatively low compared to many other schools. This persistent underperformance over multiple years suggests systemic challenges that extend beyond funding or student demographics, warranting a closer look at instructional strategies and resource allocation within the district.
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