Summary:
The Lawrence County School District in Mississippi has only one middle school, Rod Paige Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. Despite facing challenges with a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, the school has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 169th out of 257 middle schools in 2021-2022 to 84th out of 264 in 2023-2024 and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Rod Paige Middle School's diverse student population, with nearly equal percentages of African American and White students, presents both opportunities and challenges in meeting the needs of its learners. While the school performs better than the state average in 8th grade Science, its performance on MAAP tests in English Language Arts and Mathematics generally lags behind state averages. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 11.4 to 1 is a positive factor, but the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (98.84%) indicates significant economic challenges that may impact academic achievement and resource availability.
Overall, the data suggests that Lawrence County School District is focused on improving the performance of Rod Paige Middle School, with the school's rising statewide ranking and 3-star rating indicating progress. However, the district and school may need to address the academic performance gaps in core subjects and the significant economic disadvantages faced by the student population to ensure the success of all learners.
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