Summary:
The city of Hollandale, Mississippi is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Sanders Elementary School, Simmons High School, and Simmons Junior High School. These schools face significant challenges, with a predominantly African American student population and high rates of economic disadvantage across the district.
Sanders Elementary School stands out as the lowest-performing school, with consistently low proficiency rates on state assessments and 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, Simmons High School and Simmons Junior High School perform better, with proficiency rates closer to the state average, though still lagging behind in some subject areas. The racial segregation across the schools is striking, with the student populations ranging from 97.42% to 99.19% African American.
The Hollandale School District faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. Addressing the persistent academic struggles, racial segregation, and resource allocation issues will be crucial for improving educational outcomes in the district. While the schools vary in their performance, the data suggests that the district as a whole is struggling to meet the needs of its predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged student population.
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