Summary:
The schools in the 38635 zip code area serve a predominantly African American student population facing significant economic challenges, with mixed academic performance across the 7 schools in the data set. While some standout schools like Galena Elementary School and H.W. Byers High School show promising results, the overall picture reveals large disparities in proficiency rates, particularly in mathematics, and inconsistent statewide rankings, suggesting systemic issues that need to be addressed.
The data shows that all schools in the area have 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage. However, the smaller Galena Elementary School appears to be outperforming some of the larger schools, with higher proficiency rates in 3rd grade English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as lower student-teacher ratios and higher per-student spending, suggesting that smaller, more personalized learning environments may be beneficial for this community.
The schools in this area are served by the Marshall County School District and the Holly Springs School District, and the data reveals significant challenges that need to be addressed, including the large gaps in academic performance, high levels of economic disadvantage, and the inconsistent statewide rankings of the schools, which indicate that the issues facing these schools are systemic and require a multifaceted approach to support the students and community.
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