Summary:
The 38921 zip code area is home to 3 public schools - Charleston Elementary School, Charleston High School, and Charleston Middle School - all part of the East Tallahatchie Consolidated School District. Unfortunately, the data paints a concerning picture, as these schools are consistently underperforming compared to state averages.
Academically, the schools struggle, with very low proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts and Mathematics. Charleston High School has mixed results, with relatively strong Algebra I scores but extremely low performance in English II and Biology. Across the board, the schools rank in the bottom half or quarter of their respective school types in Mississippi, and the East Tallahatchie Consolidated School District is ranked 125 out of 130 districts in the state.
Contributing factors to the poor academic performance may include the high rates of poverty, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, as well as chronic absenteeism issues, which range from 23.9% to 24.9% across the three schools. Despite these challenges, the data shows little to no improvement in the schools' performance over the past few years, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to help these students and schools succeed.
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