Summary:
The city of Tuskegee Institute, Alabama is home to a single middle school, Tuskegee Institute Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's performance has consistently lagged behind state and county averages, with low test scores and a bottom-half ranking among Alabama middle schools.
Tuskegee Institute Middle School has a student population that is predominantly African American (93.43%), with high rates of economic disadvantage as evidenced by a 100% free/reduced lunch rate. The school's test scores are significantly below state averages, with only 3.54% of 7th-grade students proficient in Mathematics and 34.51% and 12.12% proficient in 7th and 8th-grade English, respectively, compared to state averages of 23.6%, 51.27%, and 51.42%. Despite higher-than-average spending per student and a student-teacher ratio within a reasonable range, the school has struggled to improve student outcomes and move up in the state rankings.
While the data paints a concerning picture of Tuskegee Institute Middle School's performance, it also suggests opportunities for improvement. With the right strategies and resources to address the unique needs of the student population, the school may be able to raise test scores, improve student outcomes, and move up in the rankings among Macon County schools. Addressing the socioeconomic challenges faced by the school's students will be crucial to driving meaningful and sustainable progress.
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