Summary:
The Hinds County School District in Mississippi has only one middle school, Byram Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of middle schools in the state, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years, indicating a need for improvement in academic performance.
Byram Middle School's student population is predominantly African American (92.75%), with small percentages of other racial groups. The school's academic performance is a concern, as its proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are consistently below the district and state averages across all grade levels. However, the school's Algebra I proficiency rate is significantly higher than the district and state averages, suggesting that the school may be doing a better job in preparing students for advanced mathematics coursework.
The school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with an extremely high rate of free and reduced lunch recipients (99.61%). This high poverty concentration may present unique challenges and require targeted interventions to address the academic performance issues. While the school's spending per student is in line with the district and state averages, it's unclear if the resources are being allocated effectively to support the needs of the student population and improve overall academic outcomes.
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