Summary:
The city of Provo, Utah is home to two middle schools serving grades 6-8: Centennial Middle and Dixon Middle. Based on the available data, Centennial Middle appears to be the stronger-performing school, outpacing the Provo District and Utah state averages on standardized test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels.
Centennial Middle students demonstrated higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to their peers at Dixon Middle, as well as the district and state averages. Additionally, Centennial Middle has consistently ranked higher among Utah middle schools, placing 75th out of 210 in the 2023-2024 school year, while Dixon Middle ranked 158th out of 216. Centennial Middle also has a lower percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting it may serve a more economically advantaged population.
In contrast, Dixon Middle appears to be underperforming, with significantly lower test scores and a lower school ranking. Despite spending more per student and having a lower student-teacher ratio, Dixon Middle has not been able to match the academic achievements of Centennial Middle. This suggests that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be contributing to the school's underperformance.
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