Summary:
The 38732 zip code area of Cleveland, Mississippi is home to 6 schools serving grades K-12, all part of the Cleveland School District. The district as a whole is ranked 86 out of 130 in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the schools face some systemic challenges, a few standout performers provide potential bright spots for the district.
Cleveland Central High School has the highest enrollment with 816 students and a relatively high 89.4% four-year graduation rate. However, its test scores are significantly below state averages, with only 38-51% of students proficient in core subjects. In contrast, Parks Elementary School stands out for having some of the highest test scores, with 50-59% proficiency in English Language Arts and Mathematics, and an exceptional 72.7% 5th-grade science proficiency rate. Pearman Elementary School also impresses with its 40.7% 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency, well above district and state averages.
Across the district, there are some concerning trends, including consistently low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism rates of 23.9%, and 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While the student-teacher ratios are generally favorable, the data suggests systemic challenges that the Cleveland School District needs to address to provide quality education for its students. However, the identification of bright spots, such as the high-performing grade levels and schools, offers opportunities for the district to learn from and build upon.
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