Serving 142 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Montgomery County 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 25-29% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
142 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)15-19%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
85%
47%
White
9%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Montgomery County School District
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% MS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% MS state average).
How many students attend Montgomery County Elementary School?
142 students attend Montgomery County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Montgomery County Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montgomery County Elementary School?
Montgomery County Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Montgomery County Elementary School offer ?
Montgomery County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Montgomery County Elementary School part of?
Montgomery County Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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