A Local Elementary School Improves Its Accountability Rating

LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI)- It was an evening of celebration at West Lowndes Elementary School on Wednesday.

District and school leaders came together to toast and celebrate a big accomplishment.

After being a rated a “C” last school year, school leaders made a vow to improve that rating and they did just that, pulling the grade up to a “B.”

School leaders said it took a group effort from the teachers, administrators, and students to reach this goal.

“Very excited, very excited and proud of our students and our staff, and Lowndes County School District, the support that they gave us,” said Robert Sanders, Principal at West Lowndes Elementary School. “Words can’t really explain it, just like to see kids excel and do well,” .

Sanders said now their goal is to improve their rating from a “B” to an “A.”