Summary:
The McDuffie County school district in Georgia consists of 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of academic performance, with some standout schools like Dearing Elementary School excelling in mathematics, while others struggle to meet state averages.
Dearing Elementary stands out for its strong performance on the Milestones Assessments, particularly in mathematics, where 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students scored significantly higher than the county and state averages. In contrast, Thomson-McDuffie Middle School had an exceptionally high percentage of 8th-grade students scoring proficient or better in Algebra I, outpacing both the county and state. However, the majority of schools in the district appear to be underperforming, with test scores well below state averages.
The data also highlights significant socioeconomic challenges facing the district, with all schools reporting very high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 87.76% at Dearing Elementary to 93.75% at Norris Elementary. Additionally, the wide range in per-student spending, from $8,312 at Thomson-McDuffie Middle School to $10,481 at Thomson Elementary School, may indicate funding disparities that could contribute to the uneven academic performance across the district.
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