Summary:
The Calhoun City middle school system consists of two schools: Calhoun Elementary School and Calhoun Middle School. Based on the data provided, Calhoun Middle School appears to be the standout performer, with stronger academic outcomes and more efficient resource utilization compared to its counterpart.
Calhoun Middle School stands out for its exceptional performance, with 100% of its students proficient or better in Algebra I End of Course exams, significantly outpacing the Calhoun City and Georgia averages. The school also maintains higher proficiency rates than Calhoun Elementary School in most subject areas, including English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. Additionally, Calhoun Middle School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting more efficient resource allocation.
In contrast, Calhoun Elementary School has lower proficiency rates than the state averages in 4th and 5th grade English Language Arts, indicating a potential need for improvement in reading and writing instruction at the elementary level. The higher spending per student at Calhoun Elementary School compared to Calhoun Middle School may suggest different resource allocation priorities between the two schools, which could contribute to the performance differences observed.
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