Summary:
The 39111 zip code area is home to three underperforming schools - Magee Elementary School, Magee High School, and Magee Middle School - all of which serve students from pre-K through 12th grade. These schools are consistently ranked in the bottom half of their respective school types statewide and struggle to meet state averages across a variety of academic metrics.
Test scores at all three schools lag significantly behind state levels, with proficiency rates ranging from just 18.3% to 49.2% depending on the grade and subject. The schools also face high rates of chronic absenteeism, around 24%, and serve a student population where 90-94% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of poverty. While the student-teacher ratios are relatively low, the data suggests the schools are struggling to effectively support and engage their students.
Across the board, the schools in the 39111 zip code area are underperforming, with no clear standouts. This points to systemic challenges that need to be addressed, such as supporting students from high-poverty backgrounds, improving instructional quality, and closing widening learning gaps as students progress through the grade levels. Targeted interventions and district-wide improvements will likely be necessary to drive meaningful change and provide the quality education these students deserve from Simpson County School District.
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