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Spann Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K-5 in the Jackson Public School District in Jackson, Mississippi. With a student population of 395, the school has a predominantly African American student body (80.76% in 2022-2023) and has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Mississippi elementary schools by SchoolDigger, with a 1-2 star rating out of 5 in recent years.
Spann Elementary faces significant academic challenges, with test scores on the MAAP (Mississippi Academic Assessment Program) exams that are significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 50.7% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 57.7%. In math, the proficiency rates were even lower, with only 37.6% of 3rd graders, 25.4% of 4th graders, and 34.5% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better. Additionally, Spann Elementary has a 100% free/reduced lunch rate, indicating that all of its students come from economically disadvantaged households. However, the school does have a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.5 to 18.5 students per teacher in recent years.
When comparing Spann Elementary to nearby schools, the academic performance gap becomes even more apparent. For instance, in 2023-2024, Spann's 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate of 50.7% was significantly lower than the 91.3% rate at nearby Casey Elementary School. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from a high of 198 out of 404 Mississippi elementary schools in 2017-2018 to a low of 309 out of 390 in 2023-2024, suggesting that Spann is struggling to keep pace with other elementary schools in the state. Addressing the underlying issues, such as limited resources, teacher turnover, and socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population, will be crucial in improving Spann Elementary's academic outcomes.
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