Summary:
The city of Potts Camp, Mississippi is home to two schools: Potts Camp High School (5-12) and Mary Reid School (K-4). Both schools face challenges, with high rates of economic disadvantage and chronic absenteeism, as well as lower academic performance compared to the state and Marshall County School District averages.
Potts Camp High School (5-12) stands out with a relatively high graduation rate of 89.4% and strong performance in Algebra I and U.S. History end-of-course exams. However, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally lower than the state and district averages. Mary Reid School (K-4) has mixed performance, with stronger results in 3rd and 4th grade math but lower proficiency in English Language Arts.
Both schools have a 100% rate of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the Potts Camp community. Additionally, both schools face high chronic absenteeism rates of 23.9%, suggesting a need to address attendance and engagement issues. The data highlights the challenges and potential of the schools in Potts Camp, and the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.
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