Summary:
The Wilkinson County School District in Mississippi has only one middle school, William Winans Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school has consistently performed well below the state and district averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science significantly lagging behind the state's benchmarks.
William Winans Middle School has ranked in the bottom quarter of all middle schools in Mississippi for several years, with rankings ranging from 228 out of 243 schools in 2022-2023 to 259 out of 264 schools in 2023-2024. The school's low performance is evident across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates as low as 13.7% in 7th grade English Language Arts and 17.1% in 6th grade Mathematics, compared to state averages of 37.3% to 46.7% and 47.5% to 55.5%, respectively.
Despite the small student population of 185 and a relatively low student-to-teacher ratio of 13:1, the school faces significant challenges, with 100% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage in the community. These factors may contribute to the school's ongoing struggles and highlight the need for targeted interventions and additional resources to support the educational needs of the students at William Winans Middle School.
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