Summary:
Northumberland County Public Schools in Virginia has only one middle school, Northumberland Middle. This school serves a diverse student population, with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income community. Northumberland Middle has shown mixed academic performance, with some subject areas performing well above the state average, while others lag behind.
The school's academic performance on the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments has fluctuated, with its statewide ranking ranging from 190 out of 422 Virginia middle schools in 2022-2023 to 250 out of 415 in 2021-2022. Despite these variations, the school has a relatively high per-student spending of $9,162 and a low student-to-teacher ratio of 9.6, suggesting that it has access to significant resources. However, the uneven academic performance indicates that the effective allocation and utilization of these resources may be an area for improvement.
Overall, Northumberland County Public Schools has a single middle school that serves a diverse, low-income student population. While the school has shown strengths in certain subject areas, it also faces challenges in improving student learning across all subject areas. The school's fluctuating performance and the need for targeted interventions and resource optimization highlight the ongoing efforts to provide a quality education for the students in this community.
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