East Tallahatchie Consol School District

The East Tallahatchie Consol School District in Mississippi operates three schools: Charleston Elementary School, Charleston High School, and Charleston Middle School. Unfortunately, the data shows that these schools are consistently underperforming compared to state averages, with low proficiency rates on standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas.

The academic performance of these schools is particularly concerning, with proficiency rates well below the state average. For example, in 2023-2024, only 16.1% of 3rd graders at Charleston Elementary School were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 57.7%. Similarly, Charleston High School had only 85.4% proficiency in Algebra I, lagging behind the state average of 67.4%. The situation is even more dire at Charleston Middle School, where just 7.7% of 6th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts and only 5.9% of 5th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics.

The challenges facing the schools in the East Tallahatchie Consol School District extend beyond academic performance. All three schools have a high percentage of African American students, ranging from 80.66% at Charleston Elementary School to 92.73% at Charleston High School. Additionally, 100% of students in the district qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The district's low per-student spending and high student-teacher ratios may also be contributing to the schools' struggles to provide a high-quality education.