Summary:
The city of Menan, Idaho is home to two schools: Midway Elementary School and Jefferson High School. While Midway Elementary serves grades PK-5 with 458 students, Jefferson High School serves grades 6-12 with just 100 students. The data reveals a stark contrast in the academic performance and overall quality between these two schools.
Midway Elementary School is performing at or near the district and state averages in key metrics, but has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years. In contrast, Jefferson High School is consistently among the lowest-performing high schools in the state, with a very low four-year graduation rate of 58.3% and an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 55.4%. Both schools serve student populations with relatively high levels of economic disadvantage, which may be a contributing factor to their academic and attendance challenges.
Overall, the data highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the significant challenges faced by the schools in Menan, particularly at the high school level. Improving academic performance, graduation rates, and attendance should be top priorities for the district and school leaders. While Midway Elementary School is performing better than its counterpart, the downward trend in its statewide ranking is a concerning sign that the school may be struggling to maintain or improve its academic performance.
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