Summary:
The Sunflower City Consolidated School District in Mississippi operates 11 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools, serving a predominantly African American student population with high economic disadvantage. While some standout schools like Lockard Elementary School and Ruleville Middle School demonstrate strong academic performance, the district as a whole faces significant challenges, including achievement gaps, inconsistent performance across grade levels, and declining outcomes over time.
The data reveals that Lockard Elementary School stands out with the highest proficiency rates in 3rd grade English Language Arts and Mathematics, while Ruleville Middle School excels in Algebra I, 8th grade Science, and 7th grade Mathematics. Additionally, A.W. James Elementary School boasts high proficiency rates in 3rd grade Mathematics and 5th grade English Language Arts.
However, the district as a whole faces significant challenges, including achievement gaps between the schools and state averages, inconsistent performance across grade levels within individual schools, and declining performance over time at schools like Gentry High School and Thomas E. Edwards Senior High School. These issues, coupled with the high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch and the relatively low student-teacher ratios, suggest staffing and resource challenges that may be impacting student outcomes across the district.
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