Summary:
The Tukwila School District has only one middle school, Showalter Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's student population is diverse, with a racial makeup that is 38.85% Hispanic, 23.87% Asian, 14.63% African American, and 9.58% White. However, the school's academic performance has been consistently low, with proficiency rates well below the state averages in both English Language Arts and Math.
Despite the school's struggles, it has a higher spending per student compared to the state average, at $20,551 per student. Additionally, the school has a student-teacher ratio of 16:1, which is slightly lower than the state average. This raises questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources to support student learning and achievement.
The high percentage of students (81.01%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch indicates that Showalter Middle School serves a population with significant economic challenges. This factor may contribute to the school's academic struggles and highlights the need for targeted support and resources to address the unique needs of the student body.
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