Schools in Coldwater, MS

The city of Coldwater, Mississippi is home to three schools - two elementary schools (East Tate Elementary School and Coldwater Elementary School) and one high school (Independence High School) - all part of the Tate County School District. The data reveals a mix of strengths and challenges across these schools, with some elementary schools showing promising academic performance but the high school consistently underperforming compared to district and state averages.

Coldwater Elementary School stands out for its low student-teacher ratio of 10.9, indicating a potentially more personalized learning environment. However, its academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is generally lower than the district and state averages. In contrast, East Tate Elementary School has the highest enrollment among the elementary schools and relatively strong academic performance, with proficiency rates in several subjects exceeding the district and state averages.

The data also reveals some concerning trends, such as high chronic absenteeism rates across all three schools, ranging from 23.9%. This may be a contributing factor to the academic challenges faced by these schools, which serve economically disadvantaged communities with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, Independence High School consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages in most subject areas, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to address the identified areas of concern.