Leland School District

The Leland School District in Mississippi operates three schools: Leland School Park (a middle school), Edna M Scott Elementary School, and Leland High School. While the district as a whole faces significant challenges, with a 1-star rating and ranking in the bottom quartile of Mississippi districts, a few standout schools emerge.

Leland School Park middle school stands out for its exceptional performance in Algebra I, with a 100% proficiency rate, far exceeding the district and state averages. However, the school's overall MAAP assessment scores lag behind, with proficiency rates ranging from 11.1% to 60.4% across different grade levels and subjects. Edna M Scott Elementary also shows relative strength in 5th grade Science and 3rd/5th grade English Language Arts, though its overall performance is mixed.

Across the district, the student population is predominantly African American, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. This factor likely contributes to the consistently low academic performance compared to state averages. While the district's relatively low student-teacher ratios could be leveraged to provide more individualized support, targeted interventions and resource allocation to address the economic challenges faced by students may be crucial in improving educational outcomes in the Leland School District.