Summary:
Pinola, Mississippi is home to a single elementary school, Simpson Central School, which serves grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 405 students. While the school is part of the Simpson County School District, which is ranked 92 out of 130 districts in the state, Simpson Central School itself has performed better than the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics.
Simpson Central School ranked 178 out of 383 Mississippi elementary schools in the 2024-2025 school year, placing it in the top half of the state. The school's performance on MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) tests is generally higher than the district and state averages, with 69.7% of 4th grade students proficient or better in math, compared to 48.1% for the district and 56.6% for the state. However, the school's English Language Arts scores lag behind the state average, particularly in the middle grades, suggesting an area for improvement.
Despite these strengths, Simpson Central School faces some challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9% and a high percentage of students (86.42%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a predominantly low-income population. As part of the Simpson County School District, which has a 1-star rating, the school may also face resource constraints that could impact its overall performance. Nevertheless, the school has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past three school years, demonstrating its stability and potential for continued growth.
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