Summary:
The Spokane School District in Washington is home to 8 middle schools, serving students in grades 6-8. These schools vary in their academic performance, student demographics, and resource allocation, providing parents with a range of options to consider for their child's education.
Sacajawea Middle School stands out as the top-performing middle school in the district, consistently ranking among the best in the state. With strong proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math, a diverse student population, and relatively low free/reduced lunch rates, Sacajawea demonstrates that academic excellence can be achieved in a socioeconomically diverse setting. In contrast, Shaw Middle School and Denny Yasuhara Middle School have the lowest proficiency rates in the district, which may be linked to their high free/reduced lunch rates, indicating a greater proportion of students from low-income families.
The relationship between funding and academic outcomes is not straightforward. While Shaw Middle School has the highest spending per student, it also has the lowest proficiency rates, suggesting that simply increasing funding does not necessarily translate to improved student performance. Sacajawea Middle School, on the other hand, achieves strong academic results despite having the lowest spending per student in the district. These findings highlight the complex factors that contribute to student success, beyond just financial resources.
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