Summary:
The North Bolivar Cons School District in Mississippi is home to a single high school, Northside High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. This school faces significant academic challenges, with consistently low test scores and rankings compared to state averages.
Northside High School's student population is predominantly African American (97.46%), and the school has a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among its students. Despite higher-than-average per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio, the school's performance remains poor, with proficiency rates in core subjects ranging from 10.6% to 51.5%, well below the state averages of 40.8% to 70.8%. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Mississippi high schools and has received a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is among the lowest-performing schools in the state.
The data suggests that the North Bolivar Cons School District and the state of Mississippi need to implement targeted interventions and support systems to help improve the academic performance and overall outcomes at Northside High School. Strategies may include focused professional development for teachers, evidence-based instructional practices, student support services, and community engagement initiatives to address the unique challenges faced by the school and its student population.
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