Summary:
The Nooksack Valley School District in Washington state has only one middle school, Nooksack Valley Middle School, which serves 419 students in grades 6-8. The school's performance on standardized tests is mixed, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science falling below the state averages. Over the past three years, the school's statewide ranking has declined, dropping from 269 out of 541 middle schools in 2021-2022 to 292 out of 535 in 2023-2024.
Nooksack Valley Middle School faces several challenges, including a high percentage of students (64.44%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school's racial makeup is 51.07% White and 36.75% Hispanic, raising questions about equity and access to educational opportunities for all students. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio of 15.1 is slightly higher than the state average, which could impact the level of individual attention and support available to students.
While Nooksack Valley Middle School's performance is generally lower than state averages, it is important to understand how the school compares to the overall Nooksack Valley School District. The data suggests that the district's performance is also lower than the state average in some areas, indicating that the challenges faced by Nooksack Valley Middle School may be reflective of broader district-level issues. Addressing these challenges and implementing targeted interventions could be crucial in helping the school and the broader district improve student outcomes.
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