Summary:
The city of Easton, Missouri has a single public middle school, East Buchanan Middle, which serves grades 6-8 and has a total enrollment of 172 students. Despite being the only school in the data set, East Buchanan Middle has demonstrated strong academic performance, with proficiency rates exceeding state averages in several subject areas and grade levels.
East Buchanan Middle has a predominantly white student population, with 94.77% of students identifying as such. The school serves a moderate level of economic disadvantage, with 25.58% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Financially, the school has a relatively low student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8 and per-student spending of $11,858 for the 2021-2022 school year. Academically, the school has been ranked among the top middle schools in Missouri, though its ranking has fluctuated between 42nd and 91st over the past three years.
While East Buchanan Middle appears to be a high-performing school within the state, the lack of racial and ethnic diversity in its student population may be a reflection of the broader demographics of the Easton community. Additionally, the moderate level of economic disadvantage among the student body could have implications for the school's resource allocation and support services. Overall, the data suggests that East Buchanan Middle is providing a quality education to its students, but the school's demographic and socioeconomic characteristics warrant further exploration and consideration.
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