Serving 135 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, George 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%) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-29%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-29%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
4%
Black
95%
47%
White
1%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% MS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% MS state average).
How many students attend George Elementary School?
135 students attend George Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of George Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Elementary School?
George Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does George Elementary School offer ?
George Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is George Elementary School part of?
George Elementary School is part of Jackson Public School District.
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