Summary:
The city of Pearl, Mississippi is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools are part of the Pearl Public School District and serve a diverse student population with high rates of economic need.
Among the standout schools in Pearl is Pearl Upper School, an elementary school that has consistently ranked among the top 100 in Mississippi and achieved strong test scores, with over 60% of 4th and 5th graders proficient in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Another high-performing school is Northside Elementary School, where 3rd graders have exceptional proficiency rates in English Language Arts (74.3%) and Mathematics (62.2%), outpacing district and state averages.
Across the Pearl schools, there is significant economic need, with all schools reporting free or reduced-price lunch rates above 99%. Spending per student varies, from $6,311 at Pearl Upper School to $9,364 at Pearl High School, and student-teacher ratios range from 12.1 to 15.8. These factors may contribute to the observed differences in academic performance among the schools in this district.
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