Summary:
The College Place School District in Washington has only one middle school, John Sager Middle School, which serves a diverse student population with significant economic challenges. While the school's academic performance is generally below the state averages, there are some bright spots, such as the 7th grade ELA proficiency rate being slightly above the state average. However, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past three years, suggesting that it is struggling to keep pace with other middle schools in the state.
John Sager Middle School has an enrollment of 351 students, with a racial makeup that is 45.3% White, 49% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of other racial/ethnic groups. The school's free/reduced lunch rate is high at 58.69%, indicating that a majority of the students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The school's spending per student is relatively high at $16,065, which may suggest that additional resources are being directed towards supporting the students, but the academic performance data suggests that these resources have not yet translated into significantly improved outcomes.
Despite the challenges faced by John Sager Middle School, the school's diverse student population and the availability of additional resources provide opportunities for improvement with the right strategies and interventions. By addressing the academic performance gaps and the socioeconomic challenges faced by the students, the school may be able to improve its statewide ranking and better serve the needs of the College Place community.
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