Summary:
The Waitsburg School District in Washington state has only one middle school, Preston Hall Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. Despite the district's investment in resources, the school has consistently underperformed academically compared to the district and state averages.
Preston Hall Middle School's proficiency rates in SBAC/English Language Arts, SBAC/Math, and WCAS/Science are significantly lower than the Waitsburg School District and the state of Washington. The school's academic performance has been consistently low over the past three school years, with its statewide ranking among Washington middle schools ranging from 411 to 492 out of 535-541 schools. This suggests that the school may be facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students.
The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (56.58%) indicates that the school serves a population with a relatively high level of economic disadvantage, which could be a contributing factor to the school's low academic performance. Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending ($16,950) and low student-teacher ratio (14:1), these resources do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes. The district and school leadership may need to investigate the root causes of these issues and implement targeted interventions to address the specific challenges faced by the students and teachers at Preston Hall Middle School.
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