Edinburg Elementary School serves 220 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
220 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50-54%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)45-49%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
5%
47%
White
92%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
26%
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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% MS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% MS state average).
How many students attend Edinburg Elementary School?
220 students attend Edinburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Edinburg Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edinburg Elementary School?
Edinburg Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Edinburg Elementary School offer ?
Edinburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Edinburg Elementary School part of?
Edinburg Elementary School is part of Leake County School District.
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