Summary:
The 38878 zip code is home to a single alternative public school, Vardaman Attendance Center, which serves grades PK-12 and has an enrollment of 629 students. The school is part of the Calhoun County School District, which is ranked 60th out of 130 districts in Mississippi and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Vardaman Attendance Center's performance on standardized tests shows a mixed picture, with some grades and subject areas exceeding the district and state averages, while others fall behind. The school's English Language Arts proficiency rates range from 23.7% to 55.1%, while its Mathematics proficiency rates range from 39.7% to 78.5%. In Science, the school's 5th-grade proficiency rate of 63.2% exceeds the district and state averages, but the 8th-grade rate of 54.3% is lower. On End-of-Course exams, Vardaman Attendance Center's proficiency rates are higher than the district and state in English II, Biology, and U.S. History I.
The school's high percentage of students (72.18%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch suggests a need to consider the impact of socioeconomic factors on student achievement. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9% is higher than the state average, which may be a concern. However, the relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.5 could be a strength, potentially allowing for more individualized attention and support for students. As an alternative school, Vardaman Attendance Center may face unique challenges and serve a student population with specific needs, requiring a more comprehensive analysis to understand its performance and identify areas for improvement.
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