Summary:
The city of Baldwyn, Mississippi is home to two schools: Baldwyn High School and Baldwyn Elementary School, both part of the Baldwyn School District. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and operate in a community facing significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the extremely high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at both institutions.
Baldwyn High School stands out for its consistent improvement in statewide ranking, moving from 98th in 2021-2022 to 74th in 2023-2024, placing it in the top third of high schools in Mississippi. The school's test scores in Algebra I, Biology, and U.S. History also exceed the state averages, indicating strong academic performance. In contrast, Baldwyn Elementary School has a more mixed performance, with its overall ranking and test scores in the middle range for Mississippi elementary schools, though its 4th-grade mathematics proficiency rate of 63.6% in 2023-2024 is significantly higher than the state average of 55%.
Both schools have relatively diverse student populations and low student-teacher ratios, suggesting a favorable learning environment. However, the high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at both institutions highlight the economic challenges faced by the Baldwyn community, which may be an important factor in understanding the schools' performance and identifying potential areas for support and intervention.
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