Summary:
The city of Jonestown, Mississippi is home to a single public elementary school, Jonestown Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade. The school is part of the Coahoma County School District and has a student population that is 100% African American, indicating a lack of racial diversity.
Jonestown Elementary School's academic performance is generally below the district and state averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Science lagging behind. However, the school's mathematics proficiency rates are more mixed, with 5th and 6th-grade students performing better than their peers across the district and state. The school's spending per student is likely higher than the state average, but the high poverty levels, with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggest that additional resources may be needed to address the unique challenges faced by the student population.
Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9:1, which could be a positive factor, Jonestown Elementary School's overall ranking within the state's elementary schools has been declining over the past few years, from 253rd out of 382 schools in 2021-2022 to 281st out of 390 schools in 2023-2024. This concerning trend warrants further investigation and a comprehensive, data-driven approach to address the school's academic and resource challenges.
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