Summary:
The 39574 zip code area in Mississippi is home to two elementary schools - West Wortham Elementary And Middle and Saucier Elementary School, both part of the Harrison County School District. While both schools have performed well, West Wortham Elementary And Middle stands out as an exceptional institution, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state.
West Wortham Elementary And Middle has earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and has significantly higher proficiency rates in MAAP/English Language Arts, MAAP/Mathematics, and MAAP/Science compared to the district and state averages. Saucier Elementary School has also performed well, ranking in the top 56 elementary schools in Mississippi, but it lags behind West Wortham in overall academic achievement. Both schools serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, as indicated by their high free/reduced lunch rates, which may present unique challenges.
The data also reveals that both schools have a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which is a positive factor. However, the high chronic absenteeism rates at both schools, at 23.9%, are a concern and may require targeted interventions to improve student attendance. Overall, the performance of these two schools highlights the potential for schools within the same district to have vastly different outcomes, underscoring the importance of analyzing school-level data rather than relying solely on district-level or state-level averages.
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