Summary:
The Wayne County School District in Mississippi is home to 5 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. While the schools share a common district, the data reveals stark differences in their academic performance and student demographics.
Two schools stand out as top performers - Clara Elementary School and Buckatunna Elementary School. These schools consistently rank among the top 132-111 elementary schools in Mississippi and significantly outperform the district and state averages in core subjects. In contrast, the other schools in the district struggle to reach even 30% proficiency in some areas. The racial makeup of the schools also varies widely, with Clara Elementary being predominantly White while the other schools have a higher percentage of African American students.
Despite the performance gaps, all of the schools in the district have 100% of their students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage across the region. This suggests the need for more equitable funding and resource allocation to ensure all students have access to a high-quality education, regardless of their school's demographics. The district could also benefit from facilitating collaboration and the sharing of best practices between the top-performing and lower-performing schools to help improve outcomes for all students.
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