Serving 365 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Quitman 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 is 35-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 96% 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-4
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Quitman County Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Quitman County Elementary School's student population of 365 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
365 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Quitman County 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 Quitman County Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#544 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
94%
47%
White
4%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quitman County Elementary School's ranking?
Quitman County Elementary School is ranked #544 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Quitman County Elementary School?
365 students attend Quitman County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Quitman County Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Quitman County Elementary School?
Quitman County Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Quitman County Elementary School offer ?
Quitman County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Quitman County Elementary School part of?
Quitman County Elementary School is part of Quitman Co School District.
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