Summary:
The Kaleva Norman Dickson School District has only one middle school, Brethren Middle School, which serves a small student population of 73 students. The school has a predominantly white student body, with a significant Native American population, and faces challenges such as declining academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a large proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Brethren Middle School's academic performance, as measured by M-Step and PSAT test scores, is generally below the state averages in most subject areas, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math declining over the past three school years. The school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 38.7% is significantly higher than the state average, which may be contributing to the declining academic performance.
Despite the school district's higher-than-average spending per student of $17,155, the academic outcomes suggest the need for a more comprehensive approach to address the unique needs of the school community. The small student population and low student-teacher ratio of 14.9 to 1 could present opportunities for more personalized instruction and targeted interventions to improve educational outcomes for the students at Brethren Middle School.
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