Summary:
The Simpson County School District in Mississippi is home to two middle schools: Magee Middle School and Mendenhall Junior High School. Both schools have consistently low academic performance, with proficiency rates well below the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.
According to the data, neither Magee Middle School nor Mendenhall Junior High School can be considered standout schools in the district. Magee Middle School ranked 203 out of 266 Mississippi middle schools in 2024-2025 and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, while Mendenhall Junior High School ranked 234 out of 264 middle schools in 2023-2024 and also has a 1 out of 5 star rating. The Simpson County School District as a whole is ranked 92 out of 130 districts in Mississippi and is rated 1 out of 5 stars.
Both schools face significant challenges, including high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting socioeconomic challenges in the communities they serve. Additionally, both schools have concerning chronic absenteeism rates of 23.9% in the 2022-2023 school year, which may be contributing to the low academic performance. Overall, the data indicates that the Simpson County School District and these two middle schools in particular need to implement substantial improvements and interventions to support student learning and achievement.
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