Summary:
The San Juan Island School District in Washington state is home to a single middle school, Friday Harbor Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. With a relatively small student population of 178, the school stands out for its unique characteristics and performance compared to state and district averages.
Friday Harbor Middle School's student body is predominantly White (71.91%), with Hispanic students making up the next largest group (20.22%). The school's academic performance on standardized tests is mixed, with some grade levels and subject areas exceeding state and district averages, while others fall behind. For instance, the school's 8th-grade proficiency rates in Science (55.38%) are higher than the state average (42.5%), but its 6th-grade proficiency rates in Math (37.04%) are lower than the state's (38.82%). Additionally, the school's spending per student, at $17,674, is significantly higher than the state average, which may be related to its small size and remote location.
Despite these variations, the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the past three years, ranging from 192 out of 535 middle schools in 2023-2024 to 327 out of 539 in 2022-2023. This suggests that the school's performance is not consistent and may be influenced by various factors, warranting further investigation to understand the drivers of its outcomes.
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