Summary:
The city of Forest, Mississippi is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school, all serving the Forest Municipal School District and the Scott County School District. The data reveals a stark contrast in performance between the alternative school, Scott Central Attendance Center, and the other schools in the district.
While Scott Central Attendance Center has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 89.4%, which is above the district and state averages, it also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9%. The school's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages, with some notable exceptions, such as higher proficiency rates in 4th grade Math and 6th grade Math. In contrast, Forest Elementary School is ranked in the bottom quartile of Mississippi elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, and its test scores are significantly below the district and state averages, particularly in English Language Arts.
Across all schools in the data set, there are high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.9% to 23.9%, which is a concern. Additionally, all schools have 100% of their students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the community. The student-teacher ratios are relatively low, ranging from 13.4 to 15.1, but the overall academic performance of the district is concerning, with low test scores and high chronic absenteeism rates. Targeted interventions and support may be necessary to improve student outcomes in the Forest Municipal School District.
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