Serving 140 students in grades 5-8, Shelby 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
140 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤5%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)6-9%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
97%
47%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% MS state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% MS state average).
How many students attend Shelby School?
140 students attend Shelby School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Shelby School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shelby School?
Shelby School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shelby School offer ?
Shelby School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Shelby School part of?
Shelby School is part of North Bolivar Consolidated School District.
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