Summary:
The middle schools located in the 38930 zip code area of Mississippi are struggling academically, with all three schools performing well below the state average on key metrics. Greenwood Middle School, Leflore Legacy Academy, and Amanda Elzy Junior High School are ranked in the bottom quarter of middle schools in the state, with 0- or 1-star ratings from SchoolDigger.
The schools have significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state average, with the 8th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate at Greenwood Middle School being just 18.9% compared to the state average of 41.7%. Additionally, all three schools have a chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9%, which is much higher than the state average. The student population at these schools is also facing significant socioeconomic challenges, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite the low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 10:1 to 12.4:1, the schools have not shown significant improvement in their performance over the past few years. Addressing the systemic issues within the local education system, including the high poverty levels and chronic absenteeism, will be crucial in order to improve the educational outcomes for students in this community. The Greenwood-Leflore Cons School District and Leflore Legacy Academy will need to implement comprehensive interventions and support to help these struggling middle schools.
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