Serving 201 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Goodman Pickens 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (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 (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Goodman Pickens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Goodman Pickens Elementary School's student population of 201 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
201 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Goodman Pickens 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 Goodman Pickens Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#779 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
99%
47%
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goodman Pickens Elementary School's ranking?
Goodman Pickens Elementary School is ranked #779 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Goodman Pickens Elementary School?
201 students attend Goodman Pickens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Goodman Pickens Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Goodman Pickens Elementary School?
Goodman Pickens Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Goodman Pickens Elementary School offer ?
Goodman Pickens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Goodman Pickens Elementary School part of?
Goodman Pickens Elementary School is part of Holmes County Consolidated School District.
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