Serving 414 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Joseph L Frazier 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 was 13% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 23% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
414 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#716 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
95%
47%
White
2%
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%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph L Frazier Elementary School's ranking?
Joseph L Frazier Elementary School is ranked #716 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Joseph L Frazier Elementary School?
414 students attend Joseph L Frazier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Joseph L Frazier Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph L Frazier Elementary School?
Joseph L Frazier Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Joseph L Frazier Elementary School offer ?
Joseph L Frazier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Joseph L Frazier Elementary School part of?
Joseph L Frazier Elementary School is part of Natchez-Adams School District.
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