Summary:
The Carroll County School District in Mississippi has only one elementary school, Marshall Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Mississippi elementary schools over the past three school years, with proficiency rates well below the state averages in core subject areas like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.
Marshall Elementary School's academic performance is a significant concern, with 3rd grade ELA proficiency at 36.3% compared to the state average of 49.4%, and 4th grade Math proficiency at just 12.5% compared to the state average of 56.6%. The school's 5th grade Science proficiency rate of 41.6% is also lower than the state average of 66.3%. Additionally, the school has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9% for the 2022-2023 school year.
The challenges facing Marshall Elementary School are compounded by the high-need student population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests the students face significant socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting their academic achievement. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.9, targeted interventions and support may be necessary to address the underlying factors contributing to the school's low performance and help improve outcomes for the students.
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