Summary:
The Kiona-Benton City School District in Washington state has only one middle school, Kiona-Benton City Middle School, which is significantly underperforming compared to state averages. With a 0-star rating and ranking in the bottom 3% of middle schools in Washington, this school faces significant academic challenges that need to be addressed.
Kiona-Benton City Middle School has a student population that is predominantly White (95.27%) and has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (86.12%), indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science are all well below the state averages, with the largest gaps in Math and Science. Despite spending more per student than the state average, the school's academic performance remains poor, suggesting that additional resources alone may not be the solution.
The school's student-teacher ratio of 18.6 to 1 is slightly higher than the state average, which could be a contributing factor to the low academic performance. Additionally, the lack of diversity within the school community may be hindering the school's ability to address the unique needs of its student population. Significant improvements are needed to address the academic challenges faced by Kiona-Benton City Middle School and ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education.
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