Summary:
The city of Prentiss, Mississippi is home to two schools: J E Johnson Elementary and Jdc Middle School, both of which serve the Jefferson Davis County School District. Based on the available data, neither school stands out as a clear academic performer, as both have relatively low statewide rankings and test scores compared to state averages.
J E Johnson Elementary has 327 students and has ranked between 285-323 out of 377-390 Mississippi elementary schools in recent years, earning a 1-star rating. Jdc Middle School has 267 students and has ranked 165 out of 264 Mississippi middle schools in 2023-2024, earning a 2-star rating. Both schools have a chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, proficiency rates on the MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) tests at both schools are generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics.
The data also reveals that both schools have a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. The student-teacher ratios are 11.7 at J E Johnson Elementary and 14.9 at Jdc Middle School. Overall, the schools in Prentiss, Mississippi face significant challenges in terms of academic performance, economic disadvantage, and attendance issues, which will need to be addressed to ensure students receive a high-quality education.
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