Summary:
Kent County Public Schools in Maryland has only one middle school, Kent County Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. The school has a student population of 399 and a diverse student body, with 50.38% White, 26.07% African American, 11.03% Hispanic, and other racial groups represented. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by MCAP test scores, is generally below state and district averages, particularly in Mathematics, where only 8.7% of students are proficient or better, compared to 12.6% for the district and 24.1% for the state.
Despite the school's relatively low academic performance, it has a high spending per student of $17,193, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a low student-teacher ratio of 11:1, suggesting a focus on individualized attention. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past three years, going from 204th out of 333 Maryland middle schools in 2021-2022 to 222nd out of 328 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The high percentage of students (63.91%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch indicates that Kent County Public Schools serves a predominantly low-income student population, which may present unique challenges and require additional resources and support. While the school's English Language Arts performance is closer to the district average, the significant underperformance in Mathematics suggests a need for targeted interventions and curriculum changes to improve student outcomes in this critical subject area.
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