Summary:
Kannapolis City Schools has only one middle school, Kannapolis Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's academic performance is significantly below state averages, with proficiency rates in mathematics and reading well below the North Carolina benchmarks. Kannapolis Middle School has a high percentage of students (99.76%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
Over the past three years, Kannapolis City Schools' middle school has seen its statewide ranking decline, going from 616th out of 786 North Carolina middle schools in 2021-2022 to 700th out of 793 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's student-teacher ratio of 15.7 is slightly higher than the state average, which may contribute to the academic challenges faced by the school.
Overall, the data suggests that Kannapolis Middle School is struggling to provide a high-quality education for its students, who face significant economic disadvantages. Addressing these issues will likely require a multi-faceted approach, including increased funding, targeted interventions, and a focus on improving teaching and learning. While Kannapolis City Schools only has one middle school, the district and community should work to ensure that all students have access to a quality education that prepares them for success.
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