Summary:
The 39439 zip code area is home to 3 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the East Jasper Consolidated School District. While the secondary schools, Heidelberg High School and Heidelberg Junior High School, demonstrate some academic strengths, the elementary school, William J Berry Elementary School, faces consistent underperformance, particularly in core subject areas.
Heidelberg High School and Heidelberg Junior High School both outperform the state average on several MAAP test scores, with Heidelberg High School ranking 115 out of 228 Mississippi high schools and Heidelberg Junior High School ranking 118 out of 264 Mississippi middle schools. In contrast, William J Berry Elementary School consistently underperforms the state average, suggesting a need for targeted interventions and support at the elementary level.
Across all three schools, the student population is predominantly African American, ranging from 98.36% to 99.13%, and the free/reduced lunch rate is 100%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. While the schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, the high poverty levels present significant challenges that require additional resources and support to address the unique needs of the community. By leveraging the strengths of the secondary schools and collaborating within the district, school leaders can work to improve overall academic performance and provide a more equitable education for all students in the 39439 zip code area.
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