Serving 161 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Glendale Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was higher 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 Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
161 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)30-34%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-44%
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)n/a
49%
White
(15-16)98%
45%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% MS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% MS state average).
How many students attend Glendale Elementary School?
161 students attend Glendale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Glendale Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glendale Elementary School?
Glendale Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Glendale Elementary School offer ?
Glendale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Glendale Elementary School part of?
Glendale Elementary School is part of Alcorn School District.
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