Summary:
The Arts in Action Community Middle District contains a single middle school, Arts in Action Community Middle, which serves grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 255 students. While the school has a very low chronic absenteeism rate, its academic performance is significantly below state averages across all subject areas, including English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.
Arts in Action Community Middle's proficiency rates on state assessments range from just 12.09% to 30.86% in English Language Arts, and 6.67% to 12.68% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 45.82% to 47.19% and 31.57% to 34.31%, respectively. The school's science proficiency rates are particularly low, with only 1.25% of students scoring proficient on the CAST assessment, compared to the state average of 30.7%. Despite these academic challenges, the school serves a high-need population, with 95.29% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
While the school's low chronic absenteeism rate suggests it provides a stable and supportive environment for its students, the high student-teacher ratio of 21.6 may be a contributing factor to the school's poor academic performance. Addressing the root causes of the low performance, such as providing additional resources, professional development for teachers, and targeted interventions for students, will be crucial for improving outcomes and ensuring that all students have access to a high-quality education.
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