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September 18, 2023
Vicksburg Warren School District Proudly Remains a “B” Rated District
Vicksburg, Miss. – The Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD) retains a “B” rating for its performance in the 2023-24 school year as the Mississippi State Board of Education approved official grades for all Mississippi schools and districts on Tuesday, Sept. 17.
Mississippi’s schools and districts are graded on an A scale. These grades are part of the state’s required accountability system. VWSD’s grade is largely due to the continued progress students made during the 2023-24 school year.
“I am incredibly proud to announce that the Vicksburg Warren School District has once again maintained its “B” rating, which reflects the hard work and dedication of our students, teachers, staff, board members, and community partners. This achievement is a testament to the commitment we all share in providing a high-quality education that prepares our students for success both inside and outside the classroom,” said Superintendent Dr. Tori Holloway.
VWSD continues to make decisions based on what is best for students while transforming the district. Recent innovations and recognitions include:
Sherman Avenue Elementary was recognized as a Leader in Me Lighthouse School
Beechwood, Bovina, and Dana Road Elementary Schools recognized as Emerging Science of Reading schools by the Mississippi Department of Education
Warren Central High School ACME Academy achieved Model Status with the National Career Academy Coalition
The district completed its Portrait of a Graduate with community support
Implemented Career Academy Days for all elementary students
Hosted 6 summer camps
No schools with an F rating for the first time since the 2014-2015 school year
The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) emphasizes the importance of looking at the individual components that contribute to school and district grades to get a more complete picture of student achievement, particularly student proficiency levels.
Mississippi’s school grading system considers many indicators, including how many students score in the top two levels on the Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) tests for English Language Arts and Mathematics in grades 3-8 and high school, whether students score the same or higher on state tests each year as new content is introduced, and whether students are graduating within four years of entering the ninth grade. The system also factors in performance on the ACT and advanced high school courses and how well schools are helping English learners and the lowest-achieving students make progress toward proficiency.
To learn more about Mississippi’s A-F accountability system, visit mdek12.org.