Summary:
The elementary schools in Brooks County, Georgia face significant academic challenges, with both Quitman Elementary School and North Brooks Elementary School struggling to meet state proficiency standards.
Both schools have consistently low proficiency rates on the Milestones Assessments, particularly in English Language Arts, where the scores range from 10.3% to 28.1% compared to the state average of 37% to 48.2%. This academic underperformance is reflected in the schools' low rankings and ratings, with Quitman Elementary ranked 1082 out of 1248 Georgia elementary schools and North Brooks Elementary ranked 879 out of 1248, both receiving 1 or 2 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger.
The high poverty rates at these schools, with over 96% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, likely contribute to the academic challenges they face. Despite the relatively low student-teacher ratios and high per-student spending, the schools are still struggling to improve student outcomes, suggesting that the available resources may not be effectively targeted to address the specific needs of the student population.
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