Summary:
The Highland School District in Washington state has only one middle school, Highland Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. Despite spending more per student than the state average, Highland Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Washington middle schools for the past three years, with significantly lower test scores than the state averages in English Language Arts, Math, and Science.
Highland Middle School's student population is predominantly Hispanic (83.77%), with a high percentage (85.86%) of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school's low academic performance, particularly in Math and Science, suggests that the school may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the unique challenges faced by its student population.
While the higher spending per student at Highland Middle School raises questions about the effectiveness of the school's resource allocation, the data indicates that the school is struggling to meet the academic needs of its students. Addressing the persistent achievement gaps and improving student outcomes should be a priority for the Highland School District in order to provide a high-quality education for all students in the community.
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