Summary:
The Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District in Mississippi is home to three elementary schools: Henderson/Ward-Stewart Elementary, Sudduth Elementary School, and West Elementary School. These schools serve students from prekindergarten through 5th grade and face socioeconomic challenges, with high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients across the district.
Among the three schools, West Elementary School stands out as the top performer. It has the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics across grades 3-5, often exceeding the Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District and state averages. In 5th grade science, West Elementary boasts a 75% proficiency rate, significantly higher than the district (63.4%) and state (66.3%) averages. Additionally, West Elementary has the lowest student-teacher ratio at 12:1, compared to 15.5:1 at Henderson/Ward-Stewart and 13.7:1 at Sudduth.
Despite the challenges faced by these elementary schools, the data suggests that there are opportunities for improvement. All three schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.9% in 2022-2023, which may be impacting student learning and achievement. Additionally, the overall low rankings and 2-star ratings for all three schools indicate that there is room for growth in academic outcomes. By identifying and replicating the successful strategies used at West Elementary School, the Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District may be able to improve the performance of its elementary schools and better serve the needs of its students.
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