Summary:
There is only one middle school located in the Sussex County Public Schools district in Virginia: Sussex Central Middle. This school serves students in grades 6-8 and has a predominantly African American student population (72.46%), with smaller percentages of White (19.07%), Hispanic (5.08%), and other racial groups.
According to the data, Sussex Central Middle has struggled academically, with performance on many state assessments falling below the Virginia averages. The school has been ranked in the bottom half of middle schools in the state for the past three years and has a 2-star rating out of 5. However, the school has shown strength in 8th grade Algebra I, with 100% of students scoring proficient or better, exceeding the state average. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.8, which may be a positive factor in supporting student learning.
The data also reveals concerning equity issues, with Sussex Central Middle having a very high percentage of students (101.69%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school's spending per student, at $3,793, is also below the state average. These factors suggest that the challenges faced by Sussex Central Middle may be systemic across the Sussex County Public Schools district, and further investigation may be needed to understand the underlying causes and develop targeted strategies to support student success.
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