Summary:
The city of Pelahatchie, Mississippi is home to two schools - Pelahatchie Elementary School and Pelahatchie Attendance Center, both part of the Rankin County School District. While the schools face significant economic challenges, with over 99% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Pelahatchie Elementary School has consistently high test scores, particularly in 3rd grade English Language Arts and 5th grade Science, outperforming the district and state averages.
Pelahatchie Attendance Center, on the other hand, has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.6, better than the 12.6 ratio at the elementary school, but lags behind the district and state in most tested areas. The data highlights the importance of looking at school-level performance, as the two Pelahatchie schools have quite different academic profiles, despite being part of the same school district.
The high free and reduced lunch rates at both schools suggest a significant level of economic disadvantage in the Pelahatchie community, which likely has a substantial impact on student performance and resource needs. However, the strong test scores at Pelahatchie Elementary School indicate that the school may be employing effective teaching strategies and interventions to support student success, even in the face of these challenges.
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