Summary:
The Fordland Middle school is the sole middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Fordland R-III school district in Missouri. With a total enrollment of 139 students, the school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its state-wide ranking ranging from 174th out of 459 Missouri middle schools in 2022-2023 to 251st out of 451 in 2023-2024.
Academically, Fordland Middle has seen mixed results, with 6th-grade proficiency rates below the state average in both mathematics and English Language Arts, but 7th-grade mathematics proficiency exceeding the state average. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 13.2% in 2023-2024 is also higher than desired, and over 35% of its students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the potential impact of socioeconomic factors on student learning.
Despite spending $10,530 per student in 2021-2022, which is relatively high, the school's performance has been inconsistent, suggesting the need for a more targeted approach to resource allocation and addressing the identified challenges. Overall, Fordland Middle has room for improvement in various areas, including academic performance, attendance, and supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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