Summary:
The Marshall County school district in Alabama is home to two middle schools: Douglas Middle School and Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle. While both schools serve students in grades 6-8, the data reveals significant differences in their academic performance and student demographics.
Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle emerges as the standout school, with a higher statewide ranking, better overall rating, and consistently stronger academic outcomes compared to Douglas Middle School, as well as the Marshall County and Alabama averages. This includes higher proficiency rates in math and English, particularly in 8th grade.
The data also suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a role, as Douglas Middle School serves a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, the racial makeup of the two schools differs, with Douglas Middle School being more diverse. While these factors alone do not explain the performance gap, they are important considerations for further investigation and understanding the educational landscape in Marshall County.
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