Summary:
The city of Pelahatchie, Mississippi is home to two schools: Pelahatchie Elementary School and Pelahatchie Attendance Center, both of which are part of the Rankin County School District. While Pelahatchie Elementary School has consistently performed well, with a 3-star rating and strong test scores, Pelahatchie Attendance Center has room for improvement, with a 2-star rating and mixed academic results.
Pelahatchie Elementary School has been a standout, ranking in the top half of Mississippi elementary schools and exceeding state and district averages on 3rd-6th grade MAAP tests, particularly in mathematics. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9% is an area that needs attention. In contrast, Pelahatchie Attendance Center, a 7-12 grade high school, has been consistently ranked in the middle of Mississippi high schools, with a 2-star rating. The school's graduation rate of 89.4% is a positive indicator, but its MAAP test scores have been mixed, with some grades and subjects exceeding state and district averages, while others lag behind.
Both schools face socioeconomic challenges, with high proportions of economically disadvantaged students as indicated by their free/reduced lunch rates (69.67% for Pelahatchie Elementary and 64.37% for Pelahatchie Attendance Center). This factor may be influencing the schools' performance and attendance rates, and should be considered when developing strategies for improvement. Overall, the data provides a comprehensive overview of the two schools in Pelahatchie, Mississippi, highlighting the strengths and areas for improvement in each institution.
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