Summary:
Plantersville, Mississippi has only one school serving grades 5-8 - Plantersville Middle School, which is part of the Lee County School District. Despite having a favorable student-teacher ratio, Plantersville Middle School has faced significant challenges, ranking between 200-227 out of 243-266 middle schools in Mississippi over the past 3 years and earning a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The school's academic performance is a major concern, with proficiency rates on the MAAP exams well below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, only 13.2% of 8th graders were proficient in ELA, compared to 44% for the district and 41.7% for the state. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9%, indicating significant challenges in student engagement and attendance.
The data suggests that the struggles faced by Plantersville Middle School may be linked to the high percentage of students (71.95%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population. This highlights the need for targeted interventions and additional resources to support the students and teachers at the school. Exploring ways to diversify the educational landscape in the Plantersville area, such as through the creation of additional public or charter schools, could potentially help to improve outcomes for students in the community.
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