Serving 194 students in grades 5-6, B F Liddell 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 15-19% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%).
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 5-6
Total Students
194 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)15-19%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)10-14%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
96%
47%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
74%
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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% MS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% MS state average).
How many students attend B F Liddell Elementary School?
194 students attend B F Liddell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of B F Liddell Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does B F Liddell Elementary School offer ?
B F Liddell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is B F Liddell Elementary School part of?
B F Liddell Elementary School is part of Noxubee County School District.
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