Elementary Schools in Yazoo County School District

The Yazoo County School District in Mississippi is home to two elementary schools, Bentonia Gibbs School and Linwood Elementary School, both of which serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The data reveals that these schools face significant challenges, with consistently low statewide rankings and mixed academic performance compared to district and state averages.

Neither school stands out as a clear performer, with both Bentonia Gibbs School and Linwood Elementary School ranking in the bottom half of Mississippi elementary schools over the past three years. Bentonia Gibbs School has a 2-star rating, while Linwood Elementary School has a 0-1 star rating, indicating significant room for improvement. Both schools also struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, at 23.9%, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Academically, the schools have mixed performance, with proficiency rates ranging from 21.1% to 75.1% across different grade levels and subjects. However, both schools generally perform below the Yazoo County School District and state averages in most areas. Additionally, both schools have 100% of their students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty student population. These challenges suggest that the schools may benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the specific needs of their students and improve academic outcomes.