Middle Schools in Holmes County Consolidated

The Holmes County Consolidated School District in Mississippi is home to two middle schools, S.V. Marshall Middle School and Williams-Sullivan Middle School, both of which serve students in grades 6-8. The data analysis reveals that these schools are consistently performing below state averages in key metrics, indicating significant challenges in the educational environment.

Both S.V. Marshall Middle School and Williams-Sullivan Middle School have high chronic absenteeism rates, with 23.9% of students missing a significant number of school days. This is a concerning trend that likely contributes to the schools' low academic performance. In terms of test scores, the schools consistently fall short of state and district averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 6th grade ELA, S.V. Marshall had a 30.4% proficiency rate compared to the state average of 46.7%, while Williams-Sullivan had a 26.1% proficiency rate.

Another notable factor is the high poverty level of the student population, with both schools having 100% of their students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This socioeconomic challenge likely plays a significant role in the schools' struggles to improve student outcomes. The data highlights the need for targeted interventions and support, such as increased funding, teacher professional development, student support services, and community partnerships, to address the underlying issues and help these middle schools in the Holmes County Consolidated School District achieve better educational outcomes for their students.