Summary:
Joel E Smilow Collegiate is the sole public charter elementary school serving the Jackson, Mississippi area. As the only school in the Joel E Smilow Collegiate district, which is ranked 126 out of 130 districts in the state, the school faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its predominantly African American student population.
Joel E Smilow Collegiate has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Mississippi elementary schools, with only 35.6% of 3rd graders and 32.7% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 57.7% and 57.1%, respectively. Despite higher-than-average spending per student and a student-teacher ratio slightly above the state average, the school's academic performance remains significantly below the state's standards.
The school's demographic makeup, with 97.72% of students identifying as African American, raises concerns about equity and access to educational opportunities. Additionally, the school's 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate indicates that the student population comes from low-income households, which can present additional challenges in providing the necessary resources and support for student success. Further investigation is needed to understand the specific factors contributing to the school's poor performance and develop strategies to improve educational outcomes for the students it serves.
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