Summary:
The city of Colquitt, Georgia is home to three schools serving students from elementary through high school: Miller County Elementary School, Miller County High School, and Miller County Middle School. While the elementary school shows some bright spots in 4th grade test scores, the district as a whole, ranked 122 out of 203 in Georgia, struggles with consistently low academic performance across the board.
At the elementary school, 4th grade students perform relatively well in ELA and math, but 5th grade proficiency rates drop significantly below state averages. The high school exhibits concerning low proficiency rates on end-of-course exams, despite maintaining a high 92.5% 4-year graduation rate. The middle school demonstrates stronger performance in 8th grade math and science, but lags behind state averages in 6th and 7th grade ELA and math.
A common thread across all three schools is the 100% rate of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty student population. This raises questions about equity in resource allocation and support for these high-need schools. Addressing the root causes of the academic challenges and leveraging the bright spots will be crucial for improving outcomes for students in the Miller County school district.
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