Summary:
The George County School District in Mississippi is home to two middle schools: George County Middle School and Lt Taylor Intermediate School. While both schools face significant socioeconomic challenges, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, they exhibit distinct strengths and differences in their academic performance and student demographics.
George County Middle School has consistently ranked in the top half of middle schools in Mississippi, though its ranking has declined slightly in recent years. The school boasts relatively high proficiency rates in MAAP tests, particularly in 8th grade science, and serves a predominantly white student population (82.9%). In contrast, Lt Taylor Intermediate School serves a more diverse student body, with a higher percentage of African American (20.65%) and Hispanic (3.62%) students. This school has shown strong performance in 3rd and 5th grade MAAP English Language Arts and Mathematics, often exceeding the district and state averages.
While George County Middle School spends more per student ($8,753) than Lt Taylor Intermediate School ($7,567), the latter has a lower student-teacher ratio (12.9 students per teacher compared to 15.9 at George County Middle School), which may contribute to its stronger performance in the earlier grades. Overall, the data suggests that both schools face significant socioeconomic challenges, but each has its own unique strengths and areas for improvement within the George County School District.
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