Summary:
Strasburg School District 31J in Colorado is home to a single middle school, Hemphill Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally below the state averages, and its ranking among Colorado middle schools has been declining in recent years.
Hemphill Middle School has a diverse student population, with 60.39% White and 32.16% Hispanic students. However, the school faces challenges, with 35.69% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage. The school's CMAS test scores in English Language Arts and Math are significantly below the state averages, with only 30% and 19.6% of students, respectively, meeting or exceeding proficiency levels.
Compared to other middle schools in Colorado, Strasburg School District 31J's Hemphill Middle School is not a standout performer. The school has a 2-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger and has been ranked in the bottom half of Colorado middle schools in recent years. This suggests that the district and school leadership may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve the quality of education provided to the students and address the school's underperformance.
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