Summary:
The 39040 zip code in Mississippi has only one school, Bentonia Gibbs School, an elementary school serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 375 students. The school is part of the Yazoo County School District, which is ranked 96 out of 130 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Bentonia Gibbs School does not appear to be a standout school in the region, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 229 and 264 out of 383-390 elementary schools in Mississippi over the past few years and consistently being rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) tests are generally below the state and district averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics, and have declined in recent years. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students (100%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.7 to 1, which is generally considered a positive factor for student learning. Addressing the school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9% and the underlying socioeconomic challenges faced by its students could be key priorities for the school and the Yazoo County School District to improve student outcomes and provide a high-quality education for the community.
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