Summary:
The 38645 zip code area has only one school, Lyon Elementary School, which serves grades K-6. This public school faces significant academic and socioeconomic challenges, with consistently low performance on standardized tests compared to the Coahoma County School District and the state of Mississippi.
Lyon Elementary School's student population is predominantly African American (96.17%), and 100% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better on the MAAP exams, is generally below the district and state averages across various grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 26.8%, compared to the district's 30.1% and the state's 57.7%.
Despite the school's lower student-teacher ratio of 11.2, which could be a positive factor, the consistently low academic outcomes suggest that other factors, such as curriculum, teaching quality, and school leadership, may need to be addressed. The school's per-student spending of $8,644 for the 2018-2019 school year was also below the state average, which may contribute to the resource challenges faced by the school. Overall, the analysis indicates that Lyon Elementary School requires targeted interventions and support to improve the educational outcomes for its students.
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