Summary:
The city of Hollandale, Mississippi is home to 3 schools serving grades K-12: Sanders Elementary School, Simmons High School, and Simmons Junior High School. These schools are part of the Hollandale School District, which is ranked 101 out of 130 districts in Mississippi and has a 1-star rating.
Sanders Elementary School is the weakest performer in the district, with consistently low statewide rankings and proficiency rates well below state averages in core subjects. The school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9% and 100% of its students qualify for free/reduced lunch. In contrast, Simmons High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past 3 years, dropping from the top 40% to the bottom 20% of Mississippi high schools. While the school has some bright spots, such as strong performance in Algebra I and U.S. History, it struggles significantly in English II.
Simmons Junior High School's performance is more mixed, with some grade levels performing above state averages in Math and others significantly below in English Language Arts. Like the other schools, Simmons Junior High has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9%. Overall, the data highlights significant academic and operational challenges faced by the schools in the Hollandale School District, particularly at the elementary and high school levels. Addressing the root causes of the low performance, such as chronic absenteeism and poverty, will be crucial for improving student outcomes and the overall standing of the district.
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