The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 51%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students (09-10)
87 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)35-39%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)25-29%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(09-10)1%
2%
Black
(09-10)94%
50%
White
(09-10)5%
46%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
95%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% MS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MS state average).
How many students attend Prairie Elementary School?
87 students attend Prairie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Prairie Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Prairie Elementary School offer ?
Prairie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Prairie Elementary School part of?
Prairie Elementary School is part of Aberdeen School District.
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