Summary:
The 39179 zip code is home to a single elementary school, Linwood Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the Yazoo County School District. With a total enrollment of 162 students, Linwood Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Mississippi elementary schools, with a ranking of 307 out of 383 schools in the 2024-2025 school year and 302 out of 390 schools in the 2023-2024 school year.
Linwood Elementary's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) tests, is generally below the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students (100%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. This is reflected in the school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average.
Despite these challenges, Linwood Elementary School has a relatively small class size, with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1, which is slightly lower than the state average. This could be an asset if the school is able to leverage it to provide more individualized attention and support for students. Addressing the academic and socioeconomic challenges faced by Linwood Elementary will likely require a multi-faceted approach, including targeted interventions, increased resources, and collaboration with the community to support student success.
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