Jefferson Middle School vs. Columbia Elementary School
Should you attend Jefferson Middle School or Columbia Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Jefferson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Columbia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 373 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 338 students in grades 3-5, Columbia Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
3-5
Total Students
373 students
338 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#350 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#138 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
58%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 3 Students
-
137
Grade 4 Students
-
103
Grade 5 Students
-
98
Grade 6 Students
132
-
Grade 7 Students
120
-
Grade 8 Students
120
-
Ungraded Students
1
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
3%
% Black
52%
44%
% White
45%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
