Summary:
The Richland School District in Washington is home to 4 middle schools, serving students in grades 6-8. Among these schools, Leona Libby Middle School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the best middle schools in the state and outpacing the district and state averages on academic assessments.
Leona Libby's students excel in both English Language Arts and Math, with 73.93% and 61.1% proficiency rates, respectively, compared to the district averages of 59.38% and 46.09%. The school's success is likely attributed to effective teaching practices, a strong curriculum, and access to resources, as evidenced by its relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (21.5%). In contrast, Chief Joseph Middle School has a much higher rate of students on free or reduced-price lunch (67.43%), suggesting socioeconomic factors play a significant role in academic performance across the district.
While Carmichael Middle School, Enterprise Middle School, and Chief Joseph have more mixed results, the Richland School District as a whole is performing above the state average on many academic measures. This suggests the district may have effective strategies and resources in place that could be shared with the lower-performing schools to help improve educational outcomes for all students in the area.
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