Summary:
The city of Leland, Mississippi is home to three public schools serving grades K-12: Leland School Park (middle school), Edna M Scott Elementary School, and Leland High School. These schools, part of the Leland School District, face significant academic challenges, with all three schools performing well below state averages in key subject areas.
Among the standout findings, Leland School Park middle school consistently ranks in the bottom 25% of Mississippi middle schools, with very low proficiency rates in English and Math. However, the school excels in Algebra I, with a 100% proficiency rate. Edna M Scott Elementary also struggles, ranking in the bottom 25% of Mississippi elementary schools, but performs better in 5th grade Science. Leland High School fares slightly better, ranking in the middle 50% of Mississippi high schools, with above-average proficiency in Algebra I, Biology, and U.S. History, but significantly underperforming in English II.
Across the district, all three schools have a very high percentage of students (100%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The student-teacher ratios are relatively low, but spending per student varies, with Leland High School spending the most. The district as a whole is ranked 94 out of 130 in Mississippi and is rated 1 star out of 5, suggesting a systemic issue that needs to be addressed. The predominantly African American student populations at all three schools also highlight potential racial disparities in educational outcomes.
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