Serving 335 students in grades 2-6, Threadgill 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 8% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower 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 99% 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: 2-6
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Threadgill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Threadgill Elementary School's student population of 335 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-6
Total Students
335 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Threadgill 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 Threadgill Elementary School is 0.02, 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
#793 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
99%
47%
White
1%
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%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Threadgill Elementary School's ranking?
Threadgill Elementary School is ranked #793 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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Threadgill Elementary School?
335 students attend Threadgill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Threadgill Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Threadgill Elementary School?
Threadgill Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Threadgill Elementary School offer ?
Threadgill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-6
What school district is Threadgill Elementary School part of?
Threadgill Elementary School is part of Greenwood-Leflore Cons Sch School District.
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