Summary:
The Lauderdale County School District in Mississippi is home to 4 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. These schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with all 4 schools reporting extremely high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients.
Among the elementary schools, Clarkdale Elementary School stands out as the top performer, ranking 31st out of 390 elementary schools in the state and earning a prestigious 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Clarkdale Elementary boasts exceptional test scores, with 70% or more of students scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate is an impressive 92.6%, well above the district and state averages. West Lauderdale Elementary School is another high-performing school, ranking 97th in the state and earning a 4-star rating.
However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance between the schools. While Clarkdale Elementary and West Lauderdale Elementary have predominantly white student populations and strong test scores, Southeast Lauderdale Elementary has a more diverse student body and lower proficiency rates, particularly in 3rd-grade English Language Arts. The variation in spending per student and student-teacher ratios across the district may contribute to these differences in academic achievement.
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