Serving 214 students in grades Kindergarten-4, H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4) 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 214 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4)'s student population of 214 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
214 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4) 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 H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4) is 0.68, which is more 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
#536 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
15%
5%
Black
41%
47%
White
37%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4)'s ranking?
H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4) is ranked #536 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4)?
214 students attend H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4) students are Black, 37% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4)?
H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4) has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4) offer ?
H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4) part of?
H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4) is part of Marshall Co School District.
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