Summary:
The zip code 54624 is home to a single middle school, De Soto Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. While there are no other middle schools in the immediate area for direct comparison, an analysis of De Soto Middle's performance reveals both strengths and areas for improvement.
De Soto Middle School has a relatively small student population of 108 students. Over the past three school years, the school's ranking has declined slightly, going from a 3-star to a 2-star rating by SchoolDigger. Its test scores are generally below the state averages across subjects and grade levels, with 8th grade ELA proficiency at 48.39% compared to the state average of 53.97%. However, the school has a low dropout rate of 1.3% and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.6. Concerning factors include a high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.7% and a significant percentage (43.52%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.
Overall, the data suggests that De Soto Area School District may need to focus on improving academic achievement, addressing chronic absenteeism, and supporting the economic needs of its student population at De Soto Middle School. While the school's small size and low student-teacher ratio could be assets, the declining performance and challenges faced by its students indicate areas for targeted interventions and support to help the school better serve its community.
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