Serving 213 students in grades 4-5, Belle 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 25% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 17% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
213 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)25%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)17%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
3%
Black
(15-16)99%
49%
White
(15-16)1%
45%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
7%
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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% MS state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% MS state average).
How many students attend Belle Elementary School?
213 students attend Belle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Belle Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belle Elementary School?
Belle Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Belle Elementary School offer ?
Belle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Belle Elementary School part of?
Belle Elementary School is part of Aberdeen School District.
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