Summary:
The Centralia School District in Washington state has only one middle school, Centralia Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. The school has consistently struggled, ranking in the bottom quarter of middle schools in the state over the past three years and performing significantly below state averages on standardized tests in English Language Arts, Math, and Science.
With a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (79.96% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch) and a student-teacher ratio of 17.3 to 1, Centralia Middle School faces challenges in providing a high-quality education. The school's test scores range from 17.67% to 50.43% proficiency, compared to state averages of 35.55% to 52.86%. While 7th-grade scores are closer to the state average, 8th-grade scores show a significant decline, suggesting a need to address the specific challenges faced by older students.
Despite spending $15,039 per student, which is higher than the state average, Centralia Middle School's low performance raises questions about the effective allocation of resources and the need for targeted interventions to improve student outcomes. The school's persistent struggle to perform at a high level indicates a need for the district to prioritize addressing the unique challenges faced by this school and its students.
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