Summary:
The East Jasper Consolidated School District in Mississippi has only one middle school, Heidelberg Junior High School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's performance on standardized tests is generally below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 19.6% in 7th grade English Language Arts to 51.1% in 8th grade Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 37.3% and 47.5%, respectively.
Heidelberg Junior High School faces significant challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9% and a student population where 100% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of socioeconomic need. The school's ranking has fluctuated over the past few years, ranging from 114 out of 243 middle schools in 2022-2023 to 166 out of 266 middle schools in the 2024-2025 school year, with a 2-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger.
While the data suggests that Heidelberg Junior High School is a relatively low-performing middle school within the district, addressing the issues of chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic challenges may be key to improving student outcomes and the school's overall performance. Targeted interventions and support could help the school meet or exceed state-level benchmarks and provide a better educational experience for the students it serves.
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