Summary:
The 39204 zip code area of Jackson, Mississippi is home to 7 schools serving grades K-12, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. These schools are part of the Jackson Public School District, which is ranked 110 out of 130 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in this area is Key Elementary School, which has the highest performance on state assessments compared to the other elementary schools. For example, in 2022-2023, 78.8% of 4th graders at Key Elementary were proficient or better in English Language Arts, far exceeding the district average of 41.6% and the state average of 53.4%. The public charter Reimagine Prep middle school also stands out, outperforming the other middle/high schools in the area. Among the high schools, Jim Hill High School has the highest test scores, with over 50% proficiency in several subjects.
However, the data also reveals significant achievement gaps, with most schools in the 39204 area performing well below state averages on standardized tests. Additionally, a few schools like Lester Elementary and Wilkins Elementary have seen their performance decline in recent years. The schools in this area also serve predominantly African American student populations, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, highlighting the concentrated poverty in the community that likely contributes to the academic challenges faced by these schools.
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