Summary:
The North Pike School District in Mississippi is home to two middle schools: North Pike Upper Elementary School (grades 5-6) and North Pike Junior High School (grades 7-8). These schools serve a high-need student population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
While both schools face challenges, there are some notable differences. North Pike Upper Elementary School has a higher percentage of African American students and outperforms the state average in 5th and 6th grade English Language Arts and 6th grade Math. In contrast, North Pike Junior High School has seen a steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 138th out of 257 middle schools in 2021-2022 to 126th out of 264 in 2023-2024, but still lags behind the state average in 7th and 8th grade English Language Arts, as well as 8th grade Math and Science.
The data suggests that the North Pike School District may need to focus on targeted interventions and resource allocation to support student learning and achievement across all grade levels, particularly in the areas of Math and Science. The district's high-poverty student population and the differences in racial demographics between the two schools also indicate potential equity issues that may need to be addressed.
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