Summary:
The Meridian Public Schools district in Mississippi is home to 4 elementary schools that serve students from prekindergarten through 5th grade. These schools face significant challenges, with all of them ranking in the bottom half of Mississippi elementary schools and exhibiting consistently low academic performance.
Among the standout schools, Poplar Springs Elementary School emerges as the highest-performing, ranking 238 out of 390 Mississippi elementary schools and achieving the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and 5th grade Science compared to the district and state averages. In contrast, Crestwood Elementary School stands out for its strong 5th grade Mathematics and Science performance, but the district as a whole faces significant challenges, with West Hills Elementary School and Parkview Elementary School ranking in the bottom 25% of Mississippi elementary schools.
The schools in the Meridian Public Schools district serve a predominantly African American student population, with all 4 schools having 100% of their students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. These socioeconomic and demographic factors, combined with high student-teacher ratios and inconsistent test score trends, suggest a need for a comprehensive, data-driven approach to address the systemic issues and improve educational outcomes for all students in the district.
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