Summary:
Watervliet School District in Michigan has a single middle school, Watervliet Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's academic performance is mixed compared to state averages, with some subject areas exceeding expectations while others fall short. Additionally, the school faces challenges related to its diverse student population and high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, which may contribute to its academic outcomes.
Watervliet Middle School's proficiency rates on state assessments vary across subject areas. While the school outperforms the state in 8th-grade Science and PSAT English Language Arts, it underperforms in 6th and 7th-grade English Language Arts and Math. The school's student population is predominantly White (73.61%), with a significant Hispanic population (18.4%) and smaller percentages of other racial/ethnic groups. The school also has a high rate of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (62.5%), indicating a relatively high proportion of students from low-income families.
Other notable metrics for Watervliet Middle School include a chronic absenteeism rate of 26% and a student-teacher ratio of 14.4. The school's spending per student for the 2022-2023 school year was $16,129, which is higher than the state average, but it's unclear how these resources are being utilized to support student learning and achievement. Overall, the data suggests that Watervliet School District faces some challenges in ensuring the academic success of its middle school students, and further investigation and targeted interventions may be necessary to address these issues.
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