Summary:
The 39466 zip code in Mississippi is home to a single middle school, Picayune Junior High School, which serves grades 7-8. The school's performance has declined in recent years, dropping from 116th out of 243 Mississippi middle schools in 2022-2023 to 151st out of 266 in 2024-2025. Proficiency rates on state assessments are generally below the state average, ranging from 26.3% to 54% across different subject areas and grade levels. Additionally, the school faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.9%.
Picayune Junior High School serves a predominantly low-income population, with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year. The student-teacher ratio of 15.7 is slightly higher than the state average. When compared to the Picayune School District and the state of Mississippi, the school generally underperforms in terms of proficiency rates on state assessments.
These findings suggest that Picayune Junior High School faces significant challenges in student performance and engagement, which may be exacerbated by the high poverty levels in the school's population. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and implementing targeted interventions to improve academic outcomes could be crucial steps in supporting the school's improvement efforts.
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