Summary:
Madison County Public Schools in Virginia has only one middle school, William H. Wetsel Middle, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school has faced some challenges in recent years, with its ranking among Virginia middle schools declining from 358th out of 415 in 2021-2022 to 292nd out of 417 in 2023-2024, earning it a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
William H. Wetsel Middle's academic performance is mixed, with some subject areas and grade levels performing better than the state average, while others lag behind. For example, the school had a 100% proficiency rate in 8th grade Algebra I, outpacing the state average of 92.08%, but only a 42.99% proficiency rate in 8th grade mathematics, compared to the state average of 50.1%. The school's student population is predominantly white (73.86%), and a significant portion (45.18%) receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating economic challenges that may impact academic performance.
The school's spending per student of $9,069 is lower than the state average, which could be a factor in its academic performance. Examining how resources are allocated and utilized within the school may provide insights into ways to improve student outcomes. Overall, Madison County Public Schools and William H. Wetsel Middle face some challenges, but targeted interventions and a closer look at resource allocation could help the school improve its standing and better serve its student population.
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