Summary:
The city of Grand Forks, North Dakota is home to three middle schools: Schroeder Middle School, South Middle School, and Valley Middle School. Based on the data, Schroeder Middle School stands out as the top-performing school, consistently ranking among the best middle schools in the state of North Dakota. It boasts the highest test scores, with 53% of students proficient or better in mathematics and 62% in reading, outpacing the Grand Forks 1 district and the state averages.
In contrast, South Middle School and Valley Middle School have lower test scores, with Valley Middle School's proficiency rates significantly below the district and state levels. These two schools also have more diverse student populations, with higher percentages of African American, Hispanic, and Native American students, compared to the predominantly white student body at Schroeder Middle School. Additionally, Valley Middle School stands out with the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (55.75%) and the highest chronic absenteeism rate (39%), suggesting that socioeconomic factors may be contributing to its relatively weaker academic performance.
Overall, the data provides valuable insights into the performance and characteristics of the middle schools in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Schroeder Middle School emerges as the standout school, while South Middle School and Valley Middle School present opportunities for the Grand Forks 1 district to identify and address the factors contributing to their relatively weaker academic outcomes.
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