Results - Eight Priority Level 1 Schools in Mississippi
Oak Park Elementary, Laurel
Drew High School, Drew
Harris Elementary, Meridian
West Oktibbeha Elementary, Maben
Shelby Middle School, Bolivar County
Brooks Elementary School, Bolivar County
Jefferson County Upper Elementary, Fayette
Union Academy, Columbus
School Facts
Economically disadvantaged students: 92.9%
Free or reduced lunch: almost 100%
Racial distribution: Black, 90+%, White, 10%
Student/teacher ratio: 10:1
Community Facts
Rural and small towns
Blue collar
Situation
All eight of these schools were considered to be Priority Level 1, among the lowest-performing schools in Mississippi.
JBHM Education Group Services
School Improvement , Standards-based instruction
Results
Each of these schools moved up to Successful, Exemplary or Superior level status after their first year of partnering with JBHM Education Group. These ratings are from the Mississippi Schools Accountability Model.
"The principals were able to improve instructional leadership with the JBHM processes. The teachers were able to utilize best-practice teaching strategies. Student achievement improved, allowing the schools to meet state standards for the first time in years. The principals, teachers, and students were proud of their accomplishments and more eager and passionate about student learning."
