Summary:
The Tate County School District in Mississippi serves 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 high schools, and no middle schools or alternative schools. While the district as a whole faces significant challenges, with most schools underperforming state averages, there are standout schools like Strayhorn Elementary School and Strayhorn High School that are outperforming their peers.
The data reveals a correlation between racial composition and academic performance, with the more racially homogeneous schools like Strayhorn Elementary and Strayhorn High outperforming the more diverse schools. Additionally, the extremely high free/reduced lunch rates across all schools, ranging from 98.56% to 99.35%, indicate widespread economic disadvantage in the district, which likely contributes to the overall underperformance compared to state averages.
While the district as a whole is ranked 82 out of 130 in Mississippi and rated 2 stars, the data highlights areas where the schools could focus their efforts to improve, such as raising test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics, particularly in the lower grades. Addressing the high rates of economic disadvantage and potential racial segregation may also be important strategies for improving overall student outcomes in the Tate County School District.
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