Summary:
The 38769 zip code in Mississippi is home to two schools, West Bolivar Elementary and West Bolivar High School, both part of the West Bolivar Consolidated School District. Unfortunately, these schools appear to be underperforming academically compared to state averages, with consistently low proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science on the MAAP assessments.
Both West Bolivar Elementary and West Bolivar High School have been ranked in the bottom 10-20% of Mississippi schools for the past three years, with 0-star and 1-star ratings, respectively. The student populations at these schools are predominantly African American, with over 94% of students identifying as such, and all students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty student population. While the schools have adequate resources, with spending per student around $9,500 and student-teacher ratios of 12.3 and 13.3, the data suggests that these resources are not translating into academic success for the students.
The consistently low academic performance across multiple subject areas and grade levels, coupled with the socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population, suggest that these schools are struggling to provide a quality education. Addressing the systemic issues underlying these challenges will likely require a comprehensive approach that goes beyond just academic interventions, such as addressing resource allocation, teacher support, and community engagement.
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