Serving 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Philadelphia 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 is 22% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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: 456 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Philadelphia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Philadelphia Elementary School's student population of 456 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
456 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Philadelphia Elementary School 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 Philadelphia Elementary School is 0.30, 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
#623 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
83%
47%
White
10%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Philadelphia Elementary School's ranking?
Philadelphia Elementary School is ranked #623 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Philadelphia Elementary School often compared to?
Philadelphia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Philadelphia High School, Neshoba Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Philadelphia Elementary School?
456 students attend Philadelphia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Philadelphia Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Philadelphia Elementary School?
Philadelphia Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Philadelphia Elementary School offer ?
Philadelphia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Philadelphia Elementary School part of?
Philadelphia Elementary School is part of Philadelphia Public School District.
School Reviews
2 5/16/2011
Teachers do not help students, couselor is not helpful at all. They will give special needs children things that can harm them. NOT A GOOD SCHOOL!
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