Summary:
North Side Community School district in Missouri has only one middle school, North Side Community-Grand Center, which serves students in grades 5-8. This school faces significant academic and socioeconomic challenges, performing well below state averages on standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas.
North Side Community-Grand Center has a student population that is predominantly African American (98.82%) and economically disadvantaged, with nearly all students (98.24%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite having a relatively low student-to-teacher ratio and high per-student spending, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Missouri middle schools and received a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. This suggests that the issue may not be a lack of resources, but rather the effective utilization and targeting of those resources to address the specific needs of the student population.
The data highlights the persistent academic struggles faced by North Side Community School district, with North Side Community-Grand Center performing significantly below state averages in mathematics, English Language Arts, and science. Addressing the root causes of the school's challenges, which may include factors related to poverty, resource allocation, and instructional practices, will be crucial in improving outcomes for its students.
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