Serving 875 students in grades Kindergarten-8, North Woolmarket Elementary And Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 875 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Woolmarket Elementary And Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
North Woolmarket Elementary And Middle School's student population of 875 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
875 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Woolmarket Elementary And Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Woolmarket Elementary And Middle School is 0.45, 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
#14 out of 805 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
11%
5%
Black
9%
47%
White
73%
42%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
52%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Woolmarket Elementary And Middle School's ranking?
North Woolmarket Elementary And Middle School is ranked #14 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are North Woolmarket Elementary And Middle School often compared to?
North Woolmarket Elementary And Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Biloxi Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend North Woolmarket Elementary And Middle School?
875 students attend North Woolmarket Elementary And Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of North Woolmarket Elementary And Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Woolmarket Elementary And Middle School?
North Woolmarket Elementary And Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Woolmarket Elementary And Middle School offer ?
North Woolmarket Elementary And Middle School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is North Woolmarket Elementary And Middle School part of?
North Woolmarket Elementary And Middle School is part of Harrison Co School District.
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