Summary:
The Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District in Mississippi is home to three middle schools that serve a diverse student population, with a focus on providing quality education to economically disadvantaged communities. Among these schools, Armstrong Junior High School stands out as the highest-performing, ranking 95th out of 264 Mississippi middle schools and achieving exceptional proficiency in Algebra I and 8th grade Science.
While the schools generally perform at or above the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics, Overstreet Elementary has demonstrated particularly strong results in 5th grade Science, outpacing the district and state. The high poverty levels, as evidenced by the extremely high free/reduced lunch rates across all three schools, suggest that the Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District is dedicated to serving a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population.
The slightly higher spending per student at Armstrong Junior High School and Overstreet Elementary may contribute to their stronger academic performance compared to the district average. However, the persistent challenge of serving high-poverty communities underscores the importance of targeted interventions and support programs to help these schools achieve even greater success and ensure that all students in the district have access to a quality education.
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