Summary:
The Pearl Public School District in Mississippi has only one middle school, Pearl Junior High School, which serves grades 6-8. The school has maintained a middle-of-the-pack ranking among Mississippi middle schools, consistently placing in the 115th to 130th position out of around 265 schools.
Academically, Pearl Junior High School's performance is mixed. In English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rates are generally lower than the state average but on par with the district average. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates vary, with some grades performing above the state average and others below. However, the school excels in Algebra I, with a significantly higher proficiency rate than the district and state averages. In Science, the school's proficiency rate is slightly below the state average.
The school serves a relatively economically disadvantaged population, with 68.04% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This high poverty level may be a contributing factor to the school's academic performance. Additionally, the school has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9%, which can negatively impact student learning and outcomes. Overall, Pearl Junior High School appears to be a relatively average-performing middle school in the state, with some areas of strength and areas that could use improvement.
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