Summary:
The city of Lexington, Mississippi is home to 4 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Holmes County Consolidated School District. While the district as a whole struggles, with a 1-star rating and ranking 113 out of 130 districts in the state, a few schools stand out with slightly higher performance metrics.
S V Marshall Elementary School has the highest 5th grade science proficiency at 72.5%, compared to the district average of 61.6% and state average of 66.3%. It also has the highest 3rd grade math proficiency at 45%, though still below the state average of 53.3%. However, across the district, schools perform significantly below state averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 24.5% to 60.1% in high school, compared to state averages of 62% to 69.7%.
Chronic absenteeism is a concern, with all schools in the district reporting rates between 23.9% and 24.9%. Additionally, the district serves a population with significant economic challenges, as 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. While the student-teacher ratios are relatively low, ranging from 11.8 to 15.4, this does not appear to translate to better academic outcomes. Overall, the schools in Lexington face substantial hurdles in providing a high-quality education to their students, requiring a multi-faceted approach to address the complex issues facing the district.
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