Serving 609 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Agricola Elementary School ranks in the top 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 is 42% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 609 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Agricola Elementary School's student population of 609 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
609 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Agricola Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Agricola Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#386 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
1%
47%
White
93%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
43%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Agricola Elementary School's ranking?
Agricola Elementary School is ranked #386 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Agricola Elementary School often compared to?
Agricola Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Elementary School, Rocky Creek Elementary School, Lc Hatcher Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Agricola Elementary School?
609 students attend Agricola Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Agricola Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Agricola Elementary School?
Agricola Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Agricola Elementary School offer ?
Agricola Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Agricola Elementary School part of?
Agricola Elementary School is part of George Co School District.
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