Summary:
The Paducah Independent school district has only one middle school, Paducah Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. The school has consistently underperformed compared to state averages in academic subjects and proficiency levels over the past few years, ranking 208 out of 324 Kentucky middle schools for the 2023-2024 school year with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Paducah Middle School has a student population of 652 and a high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 69.17%, indicating a predominantly low-income student population. The school has access to reasonable funding and resources, with a per-student spending of $15,875 and a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. However, these resources do not appear to be effectively utilized or targeted to address the specific needs of the student population, as the school continues to lag behind state averages in academic performance.
While the data does not suggest any correlation between the school's performance and the racial makeup of its student body, the high poverty rates among the student population may be a contributing factor to the school's academic challenges. Further investigation into the school's strategies and resource allocation could provide insights into how to improve student outcomes and better support the needs of the Paducah Middle School community.
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