Summary:
The zip code 38868 contains only one middle school, Shannon Middle School, which is part of the Lee County School District. Shannon Middle School has faced declining performance in recent years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 156 out of 243 middle schools in 2022-2023 to 194 out of 266 in 2024-2025, and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The school struggles with high chronic absenteeism, with 23.9% of students chronically absent in the 2022-2023 school year. Student performance on state assessments (MAAP) is generally below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2024-2025, the percentage of 6th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts was 28.3% at Shannon Middle School, compared to 42.7% in the district and 46.7% statewide. Additionally, a majority (56.22%) of students at Shannon Middle School are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.8 to 1 in the 2023-2024 school year, Shannon Middle School's academic performance and overall school quality appear to be areas of concern. Addressing the challenges faced by the school, such as low academic achievement, high chronic absenteeism, and the economic disadvantages of the student population, will likely require a comprehensive approach involving the school, district, and community stakeholders.
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