Summary:
The 39069 zip code area in Mississippi is home to two schools, Jefferson County Elementary School and Jefferson County High School, both part of the Jefferson County School District. Unfortunately, these schools are underperforming compared to state averages, with proficiency rates significantly lower across all tested subjects and grade levels.
Both schools serve predominantly African American student populations, with Jefferson County High School being 99.68% African American. Additionally, 100% of students at both schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating they come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Despite the relatively low student-teacher ratios, the schools are struggling to provide quality education, with proficiency rates well below state averages. For example, in 3rd grade ELA, Jefferson County Elementary School's proficiency rate is 54.5%, compared to the state average of 57.7%, and in Algebra I, Jefferson County High School's proficiency rate is 40.7%, compared to the state average of 67.4%.
The high per-student spending at both schools, $9,164 for the elementary school and $12,568 for the high school, does not seem to be translating into better academic outcomes for the students. This suggests that the root causes of the underperformance, such as resource allocation, teacher quality, and community engagement, need to be addressed to improve educational outcomes in this region.
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