Summary:
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools in Virginia has only one middle school, Covington Middle, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's performance on state assessments is generally below the district and state averages, and its overall statewide ranking has declined in recent years, from 259th out of 415 Virginia middle schools in 2021-2022 to 362nd out of 417 in 2023-2024.
Covington Middle has a predominantly white student population, with 89.35% of students identifying as white. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students (77.97%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11:1, its per-student spending for the 2020-2021 school year was $8,167, which is below the state average.
The school's academic performance is uneven, with a proficiency rate of 96.3% in 8th grade Algebra I (2022-2023) but significantly lower proficiency rates in other subject areas, such as mathematics and reading. This suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to address specific learning gaps and align the school's performance with district and state standards. Overall, the analysis of Covington Middle highlights the challenges faced by the school and the Alleghany Highlands Public Schools district in providing a high-quality education to their students.
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