Summary:
The city of Pocatello, Idaho is home to 4 middle schools serving grades 6-8: Franklin Middle School, Irving Middle School, Hawthorne Middle School, and Alameda Middle School. Based on the data analysis, Franklin Middle School stands out as the top-performing school in the area, consistently ranking among the best in the state with high academic achievement across subjects. In contrast, Hawthorne Middle School and Irving Middle School lag behind in certain academic measures, particularly in math and science.
The data reveals that Franklin Middle School has the most diverse student population and the lowest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a lower proportion of students from low-income families. Meanwhile, Hawthorne Middle School has the highest percentage of Native American students and the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a more economically disadvantaged student population.
Across all four middle schools, the data shows high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 41.5% at Franklin Middle School to 61.2% at Alameda Middle School. This high chronic absenteeism rate is a concern and may be impacting the overall academic performance of these schools. The Pocatello District and the state of Idaho should work to address this issue and support these middle schools in improving attendance and academic outcomes.
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