Summary:
The Kosciusko School District in Mississippi operates 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. Overall, the district is ranked 47th out of 130 districts in the state and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating a relatively strong and consistent performance across the schools.
Among the standout schools in the district, Kosciusko Junior High School consistently ranks in the top 100 middle schools in Mississippi and boasts an impressive 100% proficiency rate in Algebra I for the past two school years. Additionally, Kosciusko Upper Elementary is ranked in the top 50% of elementary schools in the state and has relatively high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics for 4th and 5th grades, often exceeding the state averages.
However, the district faces some challenges, such as a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9% across all schools. Additionally, while Kosciusko Senior High School had strong performance in Biology, it had lower proficiency rates in English II. The district also serves a predominantly low-income population, with all schools having high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 79.59% to 86.85%. Despite these challenges, the Kosciusko School District overall demonstrates a solid academic performance, with opportunities for continued improvement in areas such as attendance and student achievement across all grade levels.
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