Summary:
The Yakima School District in Washington state is home to 4 middle schools serving grades 6-8. These schools face significant challenges, with several standout for their low academic performance and high percentages of Hispanic and low-income students.
Washington Middle School and Lewis & Clark Middle School are the lowest-performing in the district, ranking in the bottom 3% and bottom 10% of Washington middle schools, respectively. These schools have the highest percentages of Hispanic students, ranging from 86% to 94%, and the lowest percentages of White students. Their test scores are significantly below the Yakima School District and Washington state averages across all subjects and grade levels.
In contrast, Franklin Middle School and Wilson Middle School perform better, though still below state and district averages. The data suggests a strong correlation between student demographics and academic achievement, with the schools serving the highest percentages of Hispanic and low-income students struggling the most. Despite higher spending per student at Washington Middle School, their outcomes remain the lowest, indicating that funding alone may not be the solution to improving student performance in the Yakima School District.
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