Summary:
The Harlem Elementary School District in Montana has only one middle school, Harlem 7-8, which serves grades 7-8. This school stands out for its predominantly Native American student population, making up 96% of the student body, but its academic performance is consistently low compared to the state average.
Harlem Elementary has seen a steady decline in Harlem 7-8's statewide ranking over the past three years, dropping from 186 out of 200 middle schools in 2020-2021 to 178 out of 187 in 2022-2023. The school's proficiency rates in core subjects are significantly below the state averages, with only 2.33% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, 15.12% in Reading, and 9.09% in Science.
Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $12,173, which is higher than the state average, the academic performance of Harlem 7-8 remains a concern. The low student-teacher ratio of 10.9 suggests a potentially favorable learning environment, but this does not seem to be translating into improved student outcomes. The disconnect between the school's funding and its academic performance raises questions about the effectiveness of the educational strategies and support systems in place, particularly for the predominantly Native American student population.
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