Summary:
The Cassia County Joint District in Idaho is home to two middle schools: Burley Junior High School and Declo Junior High School. While both schools serve grades 6-8, the data reveals that Declo Junior High is the standout performer, consistently earning higher state-wide rankings and outperforming Burley Junior High in key metrics such as test scores, attendance, and student demographics.
Declo Junior High has a 3-star rating for the 2023-2024 school year and a 4-star rating in the previous two years, compared to Burley Junior High's 1-2 star ratings. Declo Junior High's students excel academically, with significantly better proficiency rates in math, science, and English language arts compared to both Burley Junior High and the district/state averages. Additionally, Declo Junior High has a much lower chronic absenteeism rate of 10.2% versus Burley Junior High's 23.8%.
While the spending per student is relatively similar between the two schools, Declo Junior High's student population is less diverse, with a higher percentage of White students (79.93%) compared to Burley Junior High's more diverse student body (56.91% White, 40.73% Hispanic). This demographic difference may be an area for further investigation to understand its potential impact on the schools' performance gap. Overall, the data suggests that Declo Junior High is providing a more effective educational experience for its students within the Cassia County Joint District.
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