Summary:
The Pearl River County School District in Mississippi has only one middle school, Pearl River Central Junior High, which serves grades 6-8. This school stands out for its high poverty rate, with 99.61% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and its significantly higher percentage of White students (87.56%) compared to the state's racial demographics.
In terms of academic performance, Pearl River Central Junior High has mixed results. While its Mathematics proficiency rates are above the state average across all grade levels, its English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency is below the state average in 6th and 7th grades, though it exceeds the state average in 8th grade. The school's Science proficiency in 8th grade is slightly below the state average. Despite these variations, the school has maintained a consistent statewide ranking in the middle tier, ranking between 89th and 101st out of all Mississippi middle schools over the past three school years.
The school's spending per student of $7,295 is in line with the state's average for middle schools, and its student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is relatively low, which could be a positive factor in supporting student learning. Overall, while Pearl River Central Junior High has some areas of strength, such as its Mathematics proficiency and low student-teacher ratio, it also faces challenges in ELA and Science performance compared to state averages, as well as the high poverty rate and unique racial composition of its student population.
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