Summary:
The city of Lake Cormorant, Mississippi is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Lake Cormorant High, Lake Cormorant Middle, and Lake Cormorant Elementary. These schools operate within the Desoto County School District and serve a diverse student population with high levels of economic disadvantage.
Among the three schools, Lake Cormorant Elementary stands out as the highest-performing, consistently ranking among the top 112 elementary schools in Mississippi and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's strong test scores, with over 50% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, demonstrate its effectiveness in serving its students. In contrast, while Lake Cormorant High has some areas of strength, such as its performance in Algebra I and Biology, both the middle and high schools have room for improvement, particularly in English Language Arts.
The data also reveals that all three schools in Lake Cormorant have extremely high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 99.54% to 99.69%, indicating significant economic challenges faced by the community. This high level of poverty may have implications for the schools' resource needs and the support required to help students overcome barriers to academic success. Addressing these equity concerns and ensuring that all students have access to the resources they need to thrive should be a priority for the Desoto County School District.
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