Summary:
The Page Unified School District #8 in Arizona has only one middle school, Page Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. The school faces significant academic challenges, with consistently low proficiency rates across all subject areas and grade levels compared to state averages.
Page Middle School's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is well below the state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 21% of 6th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 43%. In mathematics, the proficiency rates were even lower, with only 11% of 6th graders, 9% of 7th graders, and 15% of 8th graders meeting or exceeding the standards. The school's performance has been consistently low over the past few years, with proficiency rates well below the state and district averages.
Page Middle School has a predominantly Native American student population, with 79.78% of students identifying as such. The school also has a high percentage of students (55.74%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a significant proportion of students come from low-income families. The school's spending per student for the 2021-2022 school year was $6,064, which is below the state average. These factors may contribute to the school's academic challenges, and addressing the underlying issues could be crucial for improving student learning outcomes.
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