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District Summary Ratings

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ACADEMICS

District Academic Progress

This district has a larger number of schools whose students are making less academic progress than their peers at other schools in the state.

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ACADEMICS

Academic Summary

Is this district offering opportunity for all its students, or leaving some kids behind? Successful districts are working to close the achievement gap.
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Many successful high school students end up in remedial math courses in college. Is your student prepared for college-level math? Ask this district how they ensure students are well-prepared.
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ENVIRONMENT

Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

Parents often value small class sizes, but the truth is more complicated.
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District Finances

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District decisions about how to spend money impact your child’s schooling. Here’s how parents can have an influence.
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Reviews From Schools in Mcdowell County Schools

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Parent / Guardian
November 25, 2020
My son attends Welch and so far the teachers have been very professional and compassionate to their students!! As long as he enjoys school he will learn.
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Parent / Guardian
October 21, 2011
The teachers are tired. The kids are not learning because of class disruptions. Not a good school.
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Parent / Guardian
October 21, 2011
This school has fights in classes on a daily basis. Do not send you child to this school it is not safe. The superintendent will not remove the students from the school, but makes the teacher take... More
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