Summary:
The city of Monetta, South Carolina has only one public school serving grades 6-12, Ridge Spring-Monetta Middle/High School. This school serves a diverse student population, with 40.09% White, 34.33% African American, and 20.04% Hispanic students. However, the school's academic performance is generally below the Aiken 01 district and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics.
Despite the school's lower academic performance, it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.4 and higher per-student spending of $17,210 compared to the state average. This suggests that the school may have the resources to implement targeted interventions and support programs to improve student outcomes. However, the school's high percentage of students (66.52%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch indicates that the school serves a predominantly low-income community, which may contribute to the academic performance challenges.
The school has been consistently ranked in the bottom half of South Carolina high schools for the past three school years, with a 1-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger. This consistent low ranking and rating suggest a need for sustained improvement efforts to raise the school's academic performance and overall quality. With the available resources and a focus on addressing the socioeconomic challenges, the school has the potential to improve student outcomes and provide a better educational experience for the Monetta community.
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