Summary:
The city of Quitman, Mississippi is home to 4 schools serving grades K-12, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The schools in this district face significant challenges, with consistently low performance and equity concerns, as evidenced by the district's overall ranking of 89 out of 130 districts in Mississippi and a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The standout schools in the Quitman School District are Quitman Upper Elementary School, which performed relatively well on state assessments, and Quitman High School, which outperformed the district and state averages on several End of Course assessments. However, Quitman High School struggled with significantly lower proficiency rates in English II compared to the state average.
Across the district, the schools face equity concerns, with extremely high percentages of students (over 99%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges in the Quitman community. The disparities in test scores and student-teacher ratios across the schools suggest a need for targeted interventions and support to address the specific learning needs of students and potential staffing challenges. Addressing these issues will be crucial for the Quitman School District to improve the overall quality of education for all students.
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