Summary:
The 39652 zip code area is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. While the schools in this area face significant challenges, with consistently low test scores and high rates of economic disadvantage, there are also signs of potential improvement, particularly at South Pike Junior High.
The data reveals that the schools in this area have a predominantly African American student population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage in the community. Test scores are a major concern, with proficiency rates often falling below 50% in core subjects like English Language Arts and Mathematics, and the high school struggling significantly in Algebra I, English II, and U.S. History. However, Eva Gordon Upper Elementary stands out with stronger academic performance, suggesting that early intervention and support can make a difference.
Despite the challenges, there are also signs of progress, such as the improvement in South Pike Junior High's statewide ranking, moving from 208th out of 257 Mississippi middle schools in 2021-2022 to 133rd out of 264 in 2023-2024. This suggests that with the right interventions and support, the other schools in the South Pike School District may also be able to make progress and better serve the needs of their students and the community.
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