Summary:
The Norton Community Schools district in Kansas has only one middle school, Norton Junior High. This school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kansas middle schools, with below-average performance on state assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's per-student spending is $12,927, and it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.8.
Norton Junior High faces significant challenges, with 44.09% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students. This demographic factor may be contributing to the school's academic struggles, and the district may need to provide additional resources and support to address the needs of these students.
While the low student-teacher ratio could be a positive factor, it alone does not guarantee academic success. The school and district must also focus on improving the quality of instruction, curriculum, and support systems to help raise student achievement and move the school out of the bottom half of Kansas middle schools.
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