Summary:
The Blaine County District in Idaho has only one middle school, Wood River Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending, its academic performance has been declining in recent years, with proficiency rates in Math and English Language Arts (ELA) falling below district and state averages.
Wood River Middle School's enrollment of 568 students is diverse, with 45.77% White and 49.82% Hispanic students. However, the school has a high proportion of students from low-income families, with a 31.69% free and reduced-price lunch rate. This suggests potential equity challenges that may be contributing to the school's academic struggles. Additionally, the school has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 27.3%, which is significantly higher than the state average and can negatively impact student learning.
Despite the school's higher per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio, these factors do not seem to be translating into strong academic outcomes for students. The declining proficiency rates in both Math and ELA over the past three school years indicate that the school is facing significant challenges in maintaining and improving student achievement. Further investigation into the root causes of these issues and targeted interventions may be necessary to help Wood River Middle School improve its performance and provide equitable educational opportunities for all students in the Blaine County District.
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