Summary:
The data set provided contains information about a single middle school located in Dixie, Florida - Ruth Rains Middle School. This school serves grades 6-8 and has seen a decline in its performance over the past few years, dropping from a 2-star rating to a 1-star rating in the 2023-2024 school year.
Academically, Ruth Rains Middle School has a mixed performance, with proficiency in Civics/EOC and 5th grade Science above the state and district averages, but proficiency in 5th, 6th, and 7th grade English Language Arts (ELA) and Math below the state and district averages. However, 8th grade Math proficiency is significantly higher than the state and district averages. The school's student population is predominantly White (84.45%), with a high rate of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (76.33%).
While the school's per-student spending and student-teacher ratio are within reasonable ranges, the declining performance and uneven academic proficiency suggest that there may be opportunities for improvement. Addressing specific areas of academic weakness and considering the impact of socioeconomic factors on student outcomes could help Ruth Rains Middle School enhance the educational experiences and outcomes for its students.
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