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Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 280 students in grades PK-4 in Lake, Mississippi, which is part of the Scott County School District. This school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic achievement, with 72% of 3rd graders and 47.8% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 51% and 44.2% for the district, and 57.7% and 57.1% for the state, respectively. In mathematics, 78% of 3rd graders and 60.8% of 4th graders were proficient or better, compared to 48% and 49.2% for the district, and 53.3% and 55% for the state.
Lake Elementary School's student population is more racially diverse than some nearby schools, with 56.07% White, 38.57% African American, 1.79% Hispanic, and 3.57% two or more races. This contrasts with schools like Newton Elementary, which has a student population that is 90.49% African American. Additionally, 100% of Lake Elementary School's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the significant socioeconomic challenges faced by the community.
When compared to nearby schools, Lake Elementary School stands out as a higher-performing institution. For example, Union Elementary School, which is in a different district, has similar or even higher test scores than Lake Elementary, but Morton Elementary and Newton Elementary, which are in the same district, lag behind significantly. This suggests that Lake Elementary School is effectively serving its diverse student population and providing a quality education, despite the socioeconomic challenges faced by the community.
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