Summary:
The city of Walnut, Mississippi is home to two schools: Walnut Attendance Center, an alternative school serving grades K-12, and Chalybeate Elementary School, a traditional public elementary school serving grades PK-8. Both schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with free and reduced lunch rates exceeding 98% at each school.
Despite the economic challenges, the schools in Walnut are performing well academically. Walnut Attendance Center stands out with particularly high proficiency rates in subjects like Algebra I, English II, Biology, and U.S. History, often exceeding district and state averages. Chalybeate Elementary School also excels, particularly in Science, where 5th and 8th grade students outperform their peers across the North Tippah School District and the state of Mississippi.
The racial makeup of the two schools differs, with Walnut Attendance Center having a more diverse student population and Chalybeate Elementary School being predominantly white. This could be an area for further exploration to understand the factors contributing to the demographic differences. Overall, the data suggests that the schools in Walnut are providing quality educational opportunities to their students and effectively supporting their academic achievement.
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