Summary:
The 39154 zip code area is home to a single elementary school, Raymond Elementary/Carver Middle School, which serves students from kindergarten through 8th grade. This school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, moving from 215th out of 390 elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 167th out of 383 in 2024-2025, with a corresponding change in its SchoolDigger star rating from 2 to 3 stars.
Raymond Elementary/Carver Middle School's performance on MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) tests varies across grade levels and subject areas, with some grades and subjects exceeding the Hinds County School District and state averages, while others fall behind. In 2024-2025, the school's 5th grade students performed exceptionally well in MAAP Science, with 83.7% proficient or better, significantly higher than the district (72.5%) and state (66.3%) averages. However, the school has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9% in the 2022-2023 school year, which may be impacting student learning and achievement.
The school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with 62.39% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year. This factor can have a significant impact on student learning and achievement, and the school may need to implement additional support and resources to address the needs of this student population. Overall, the analysis of the data for Raymond Elementary/Carver Middle School highlights both strengths and areas for improvement, and the school may need to focus on addressing chronic absenteeism, targeted interventions, and providing additional support for its economically disadvantaged students.
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