Summary:
The Globe Unified District in Arizona has only one middle school, High Desert Middle School, which serves 407 students in grades 6-8. The school faces significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math well below state averages across all grade levels.
High Desert Middle School's academic performance is a major concern, with only 10-20% of students demonstrating proficiency in ELA and 7-15% in Math, compared to state averages of 35-43% in ELA and 27-31% in Math. The school's science proficiency rate of 21% also lags behind the state average of 27%. Additionally, the school has a dropout rate of 5.4%, which is higher than desired.
Socioeconomic factors may play a role in the school's struggles, as over 54% of students receive free or reduced-price lunch. The school's per-student spending of $6,032 is also relatively low, which could limit its ability to implement effective educational strategies and support programs. Despite these challenges, the school serves a diverse student population, with significant percentages of White, Hispanic, and Native American students.
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