Summary:
The 38965 zip code area has only one elementary school, Davidson Elementary School, which is part of the Water Valley School District. The school's performance has declined in recent years, with a 1-star rating and a statewide ranking that has dropped from 219 out of 377 elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 275 out of 383 in 2024-2025.
Davidson Elementary School faces several challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9% and test scores that are significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's 3rd-grade proficiency rates were 22.6% in ELA and 24.8% in Math, compared to state averages of 49.4% and 53.3%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 76.12% in 2023-2024.
While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.8, this does not seem to be translating into improved academic outcomes for the students. The declining performance and the socioeconomic factors affecting the school's population suggest that a comprehensive approach involving the school, district, and community stakeholders may be necessary to address the challenges and improve educational outcomes for the students at Davidson Elementary School.
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