Summary:
The middle schools located in Madison County, Alabama serve students in grades 4-8 across 5 institutions. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools, with Monrovia Middle School standing out as the top-ranked middle school in the area.
Monrovia Middle School consistently outperforms the Madison County and Alabama averages in English language arts and science, with 67-71% of students proficient or better. In contrast, Sparkman Middle School struggles the most academically, with the lowest proficiency rates in mathematics across all grades. Riverton Intermediate School stands out for its strong performance in English language arts and mathematics in grades 4-6.
The data suggests a potential relationship between a school's racial diversity, socioeconomic status, and academic performance. Monrovia Middle School, with its relatively diverse student population and lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, outperforms the other schools academically. In contrast, Sparkman Middle School, with a higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, struggles academically. Further analysis would be needed to determine the exact nature of these relationships and their impact on student outcomes.
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