Summary:
The 38665 zip code in Mississippi is home to two schools, Strayhorn Elementary School and Strayhorn High School, both part of the Tate County School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 82 out of 130 in the state, Strayhorn Elementary School stands out as the stronger-performing school, ranking 157 out of 390 elementary schools in Mississippi and receiving a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Strayhorn Elementary School outperforms the district and state averages in several academic metrics, including the percentage of students proficient or better in MAAP/English Language Arts and MAAP/Mathematics. Additionally, the school has a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.9, compared to 13.5 at Strayhorn High School. However, both schools face significant socioeconomic challenges, with extremely high free/reduced lunch rates of over 99%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations.
The difference in per-student spending between the elementary and high school, with Strayhorn Elementary School spending $7,154 per student and Strayhorn High School spending $8,959 per student, suggests that there may be funding disparities within the Tate County School District. Understanding these differences and how they impact student outcomes could provide valuable insights for the district and community.
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