Summary:
The city of Meadville, Mississippi is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Franklin County School District. The data reveals a mix of standout and underperforming schools, with economic challenges impacting the student populations across the district.
Franklin Lower Elementary stands out for outperforming state and district averages on 3rd grade MAAP tests, despite having a very high 99.21% rate of free and reduced lunch recipients and spending less per student than other schools in the district. In contrast, Franklin High School has seen its statewide ranking decline in recent years, though it still outperforms the state and district in U.S. History exams. All schools in the district have extremely high percentages of economically disadvantaged students, ranging from 98.53% to 99.23% free and reduced lunch recipients.
The data also reveals variations in racial diversity, with Franklin High School having the most diverse student population at 54.48% White and 43.73% African American. The other schools in the district have a more even split between White and African American students. Overall, the schools in Meadville face significant economic challenges that likely impact student performance and resources, underscoring the need for targeted support and interventions to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.
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