Serving 185 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Osyka Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% 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: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Osyka Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Osyka Elementary School's student population of 185 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
185 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Osyka Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Osyka Elementary School is 0.36, 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
#94 out of 805 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
77%
47%
White
22%
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%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Osyka Elementary School's ranking?
Osyka Elementary School is ranked #94 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Osyka Elementary School often compared to?
Osyka Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eva Gordon Lower Elementary School, Otken Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Osyka Elementary School?
185 students attend Osyka Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Osyka Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Osyka Elementary School?
Osyka Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Osyka Elementary School offer ?
Osyka Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Osyka Elementary School part of?
Osyka Elementary School is part of South Pike School District.
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