Summary:
The Bird Island-Olivia-Lake Lillian area is home to a single middle school, BOLD Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. While this school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, it faces several challenges that are reflected in its academic outcomes and student demographics.
BOLD Middle School's proficiency rates on the MCA-III assessments in Math, Reading, and Science are consistently lower than the district and state averages, ranging from 25.14% to 59.09% across different subject areas and grade levels. The school's statewide ranking has ranged from 245 to 378 out of 520-545 middle schools in Minnesota, indicating inconsistent performance. Additionally, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 85.8% of students identifying as White, and a high percentage (56.8%) of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a significant proportion of students from low-income families.
These factors suggest that BOLD Middle School may face challenges in providing effective instruction and support to help students achieve proficiency standards. The school's demographic composition and socioeconomic factors may also contribute to these academic performance challenges, and targeted interventions and support may be necessary to address the unique needs of the student population.
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