Serving 314 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Verona 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Verona Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Verona Elementary School's student population of 314 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
314 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Verona 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 Verona Elementary School is 0.30, 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
#671 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
4%
Black
83%
47%
White
6%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
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 Verona Elementary School's ranking?
Verona Elementary School is ranked #671 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Verona Elementary School?
314 students attend Verona Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Verona Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Verona Elementary School?
Verona Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Verona Elementary School offer ?
Verona Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Verona Elementary School part of?
Verona Elementary School is part of Lee County School District.
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