Brookhaven Elementary School

Brookhaven Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-4 in Brookhaven, Mississippi, with a student population of 410. The school is part of the Brookhaven School District, which is ranked 76 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Brookhaven Elementary has shown steady improvement in test scores over the past few years, outperforming the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics for 3rd and 4th grades. However, the school faces challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates and a highly economically disadvantaged student population, with 80.73% to 99.19% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to nearby schools, Brookhaven Elementary's performance is generally on par with or slightly better than Mamie Martin Elementary, which is also part of the Brookhaven School District. However, it lags behind the higher-performing North Pike Elementary, which is in a different district but is located relatively close by. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.9 to 15.3 over the past few years, suggests smaller class sizes and potentially more individualized attention for students.

Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates at Brookhaven Elementary could be a key focus area for improvement, as this may be contributing to the school's relatively lower performance compared to the state. Additionally, the extremely high percentage of economically disadvantaged students suggests that the school may require additional resources and support to help students overcome barriers to academic success. Despite these challenges, Brookhaven Elementary has shown steady improvement in test scores, indicating that the school is making progress and may be on a positive trajectory.