Summary:
The 63877 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (Central Elementary and East Elementary) and 1 high school (South Pemiscot High) - all of which serve a highly economically disadvantaged student population. These schools face significant challenges, with consistently low test scores, 1-star ratings from SchoolDigger, and wide disparities in per-student spending.
All 3 schools have extremely high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 100% at both elementary schools to 100% at the high school. This indicates that the schools serve a very economically disadvantaged student population. Correspondingly, the test scores for all 3 schools are significantly below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates as low as 25% in 3rd grade math at Central Elementary.
The low performance of these schools is further reflected in their 1-star ratings from SchoolDigger, which places them in the bottom tier of schools statewide. Central Elementary and South Pemiscot High have particularly low statewide rankings, coming in at 699th and 249th out of 898 and 352 schools, respectively. The wide range in spending per student, from $7,309 at East Elementary to $11,832 at Central Elementary, may indicate unequal resource allocation or funding challenges within the South Pemiscot County R-V district.
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