Summary:
The Hinds County School District in Mississippi has only one middle school, Byram Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. The school's performance on standardized tests is generally below the district and state averages, and it has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9%, indicating potential challenges in student engagement and attendance.
Byram Middle School's test scores are consistently below the Hinds County School District and Mississippi state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across grades 6-8. However, the school's 8th grade Science proficiency rate of 54% is slightly above the state average of 54.7%. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 132 out of 243 middle schools in 2022-2023 to 183 out of 264 middle schools in 2023-2024.
The high percentage of students (61.11%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Byram Middle School suggests a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population, which could present additional challenges in terms of providing the necessary resources and support to ensure student success. Overall, the data indicates that Byram Middle School is not a standout performer in the Hinds County School District or the state of Mississippi, and the school may require targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.
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