Summary:
The 38862 zip code area is home to a single middle school, Plantersville Middle School, which serves grades 5-8 and is part of the Lee County School District. While the school has smaller class sizes and higher per-student spending than the state average, its academic performance is consistently well below district and state levels across all grade levels and subject areas.
Plantersville Middle School's student population is predominantly African American (83.94%), with high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch (100%), indicating a high-poverty student body. The school's 8th grade English Language Arts proficiency rate is just 21.6%, compared to 42% for the district and state. This pattern of underperformance has persisted over the past three years, with the school ranking in the bottom quarter of Mississippi middle schools.
The data suggests that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be contributing to Plantersville Middle School's struggles. The high poverty rate and racial composition of the student population point to potential equity and opportunity gaps that may need to be addressed. Further investigation into the school's climate, teacher quality, and targeted interventions could provide insights to help improve academic outcomes for this community.
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