Serving 297 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Biggersville Elementary 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Biggersville Elementary School's student population of 297 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
297 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Biggersville Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Biggersville Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#341 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
4%
Black
14%
47%
White
79%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
11%
6%
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 is Biggersville Elementary School's ranking?
Biggersville Elementary School is ranked #341 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Biggersville Elementary School often compared to?
Biggersville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alcorn Central Elementary School, Corinth Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Biggersville Elementary School?
297 students attend Biggersville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Biggersville Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Biggersville Elementary School?
Biggersville Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Biggersville Elementary School offer ?
Biggersville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Biggersville Elementary School part of?
Biggersville Elementary School is part of Alcorn School Dist School District.
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