Summary:
The Washington-Nile Local school district in Ohio has only one middle school, Portsmouth West Middle School, which serves students in grades 5-8. The school's academic performance has been declining over the past three years, with proficiency rates below the state average in most subject areas and grade levels. Additionally, the school faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism, which may be impacting student learning and achievement.
Despite having adequate resources, as evidenced by its spending per student and student-teacher ratio, Portsmouth West Middle School has seen its statewide ranking drop from 487 out of 1,017 Ohio middle schools in 2021-2022 to 592 out of 1,046 in 2023-2024, with a corresponding decrease in its SchoolDigger rating from 3 stars to 2 stars. The school's predominantly White student population may also be reflective of the broader demographics of the Washington-Nile Local school district or the surrounding community.
Overall, the analysis of the data for Portsmouth West Middle School suggests that the school faces several challenges, including declining academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and potential opportunities for improving resource allocation and utilization. Addressing these issues may be crucial for the school to improve student outcomes and better serve the needs of the local community.
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