Summary:
Reimagine Prep is the sole public charter middle school serving grades 5-8 in Jackson, Mississippi, with a total enrollment of 514 students. The school's student population is predominantly African American, comprising 98.64% of the student body, and the school has a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
Despite its efforts, Reimagine Prep has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Mississippi middle schools, with proficiency rates on state assessments (MAAP) significantly below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 19% to 31.9%, compared to the state average of 39.7% to 51.7%. In mathematics, the proficiency rates at Reimagine Prep ranged from 7.6% to 44.8%, while the state average was 51.8% to 57.2%.
The school's per-student spending for the 2018-2019 school year was $8,041, which is not significantly lower than the state average, suggesting that the issue may not be a lack of funding, but rather how those resources are being utilized to support student learning and achievement. The combination of low academic performance, lack of diversity, and high rates of economic disadvantage may present significant challenges for Reimagine Prep in terms of improving student outcomes and providing a well-rounded educational experience.
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