Summary:
The middle schools in the Rutherford County Schools district in North Carolina serve students in grades 6-8 and demonstrate a mix of strong performance and economic challenges. Of the three middle schools in the district, R-S Middle School and Chase Middle School stand out as top performers, consistently ranking in the top 40% of North Carolina middle schools.
R-S Middle School and Chase Middle School excel in 8th grade science, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Chase Middle School stands out for its strong 6th grade mathematics performance, outpacing both the district and state averages. While all three middle schools serve predominantly economically disadvantaged student populations, with free/reduced lunch rates exceeding 99%, they maintain relatively low student-teacher ratios, suggesting a favorable learning environment.
Despite the overall strong performance, the middle schools in the Rutherford County Schools district face some areas for improvement, such as 8th grade mathematics proficiency, which lags behind the state average across all three schools. However, the consistency in their 3-star ratings from SchoolDigger over the past three years indicates a level of stability and commitment to providing a quality education to their students.
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