Serving 257 students in grades 3-6, D.m. Smith 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 is 14% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
D.m. Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
D.m. Smith Elementary School's student population of 257 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
D.m. Smith Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of D.m. Smith Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#757 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
97%
47%
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is D.m. Smith Elementary School's ranking?
D.m. Smith Elementary School is ranked #757 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend D.m. Smith Elementary School?
257 students attend D.m. Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of D.m. Smith Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of D.m. Smith Elementary School?
D.m. Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does D.m. Smith Elementary School offer ?
D.m. Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is D.m. Smith Elementary School part of?
D.m. Smith Elementary School is part of Cleveland School District.
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