Serving 502 students in grades 2-6, Threadgill Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 31% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 18% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-6
Total Students
502 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)31%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)18%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
99%
47%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Greenwood Public School District
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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MS state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% MS state average).
How many students attend Threadgill Elementary School?
502 students attend Threadgill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Threadgill Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Threadgill Elementary School?
Threadgill Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Threadgill Elementary School offer ?
Threadgill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-6
What school district is Threadgill Elementary School part of?
Threadgill Elementary School is part of Greenwood Public School District.
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