Summary:
The 39213 zip code area in Jackson, Mississippi is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 2 middle schools, all part of the Jackson Public School District. While the district as a whole struggles, with a 1-star rating, one school in this area stands out - Northwest Middle School. This school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the last two years.
The other schools in the area face significant challenges, with test scores generally lower than the state averages and 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage. The racial makeup of the schools is predominantly African American, ranging from 96.12% to 100%. Spending per student varies, with Northwest Middle School having the highest at $12,362 per student, compared to the other schools in the $8,500 to $10,000 range.
The stark contrast in performance between Northwest Middle School and the other schools in the area suggests that there may be factors, such as leadership, teaching quality, or resource allocation, that contribute to the school's success. The consistently low performance of the other schools, despite their high levels of economic disadvantage, raises questions about the effectiveness of the district's strategies for supporting these schools and their students.
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