Summary:
Catamount School is the sole public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Sylva, North Carolina. With just 59 students, it is a relatively small school that faces some challenges, including declining statewide rankings and inconsistent test scores across grade levels. However, the school does have some bright spots, such as strong 7th-grade mathematics proficiency and a low student-teacher ratio that may allow for more individualized attention.
Academically, Catamount School has mixed results compared to state averages. While 7th-grade students performed better than the state average in mathematics, 6th and 8th-grade students scored lower than the state in both mathematics and reading. The school's 8th-grade science proficiency rate was also slightly below the state average. This inconsistency across grade levels suggests a need for more targeted instructional strategies and interventions.
Socioeconomic factors may also play a role, as Catamount School has a relatively high percentage of students (50.85%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. Addressing these challenges through additional support and resources could be an important focus area for the school and district.
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