Best Public Schools in Bentonia, MS


Summary:

The city of Bentonia, Mississippi is home to a single elementary school, Bentonia Gibbs School, which serves grades PK-5 and is part of the Yazoo County School District. While the school faces socioeconomic challenges with 100% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.6 to 1, which could be an advantage in providing individualized attention.

Academically, Bentonia Gibbs School has a mixed performance, with English Language Arts and math proficiency rates below the district and state averages, but a 5th grade science proficiency rate that is higher than the district and state. This suggests the school may be struggling to meet academic standards, particularly in core subjects like reading and math, despite its potential staffing advantages.

Overall, the data highlights both the challenges and potential opportunities facing Bentonia Gibbs School. Further analysis and targeted interventions may be needed to address the school's academic performance and support the needs of its predominantly low-income student population. Comparing the school's performance to the Yazoo County School District and Mississippi state averages provides valuable context, indicating that Bentonia Gibbs School may be underperforming compared to its peers.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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