Summary:
Wolfe County, Kentucky has only one middle school serving grades 7-8 - Wolfe County Middle School. The school has seen a decline in its performance over the past three years, dropping from a 1-star to a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. While 7th-grade students have performed better than the state average in some subjects, 8th-grade students have struggled to meet state benchmarks, indicating inconsistent academic outcomes across grade levels.
Wolfe County Middle School faces significant socioeconomic challenges, with 76.61% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio, the academic performance has not yet reflected the investment in resources. The school's ranking has dropped from 253 out of 320 Kentucky middle schools in 2021-2022 to 185 out of 324 in the current school year, suggesting a need for targeted interventions and support to improve student learning and achievement.
Overall, Wolfe County has one middle school that is facing challenges in maintaining consistent academic performance and addressing the socioeconomic needs of its student population. Continued efforts to allocate resources effectively and implement targeted strategies to support student learning could help the school improve its ranking and rating in the coming years.
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