Summary:
The 38646 zip code in Mississippi is home to a single middle school, Quitman County Middle School, which serves students in grades 5-8. This school's performance has been consistently below the state and district averages, with declining rankings and low proficiency rates on state assessments. Chronic absenteeism and a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch are also areas of concern for the school.
Quitman County School District, which oversees Quitman County Middle School, has struggled to provide a quality education to its students. The middle school is ranked 207 out of 266 middle schools in Mississippi, placing it in the bottom quarter statewide. Its ranking has declined over the past few years, going from 159 out of 243 in 2022-2023 to 210 out of 264 in 2023-2024. This trend suggests significant challenges in improving academic outcomes for the school's students.
While the school's student-teacher ratio is slightly lower than the state average, this has not translated into better performance on state assessments. Only 27.9% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 55.9%. Similarly, the school's performance in other grade levels and subject areas lags behind state benchmarks. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive approach involving the school, district, and community stakeholders to identify and implement effective strategies for improvement.
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