Summary:
The city of Morton, Mississippi is home to three public schools - Morton Elementary School, Bettye Mae Jack Middle School, and Morton High School - all of which serve students from pre-K through 12th grade. Unfortunately, the data indicates that these schools are consistently underperforming compared to state and district averages across a variety of key metrics, including test scores, school rankings, and student demographics.
None of the three Morton schools appear to be standout performers, with all three ranking in the bottom half of their respective categories statewide. For example, at Morton Elementary School, only 37.9% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 57.7% statewide, and just 19.3% of 4th graders were proficient or better in Math, compared to 55% statewide. The middle and high schools also struggle, with proficiency rates often 10-20 percentage points below the state and Scott County School District averages.
The data also suggests potential equity issues, with all three schools having 100% of their students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage in the community. Additionally, the racial demographics across the schools appear uneven, which may further contribute to the performance challenges. To address these concerns, the Morton school district will likely need to implement targeted interventions and allocate additional resources to support student learning and achievement.
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