Serving 422 students in grades 5,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70% (which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 71% (which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5
Total Students
422 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)71%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
4%
4%
Black
14%
47%
White
78%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (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?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% MS state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% MS state average).
How many students attend N E Taconi Elementary School?
422 students attend N E Taconi Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of N E Taconi Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of N E Taconi Elementary School?
N E Taconi Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does N E Taconi Elementary School offer ?
N E Taconi Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5
What school district is N E Taconi Elementary School part of?
N E Taconi Elementary School is part of Ocean Springs School District.
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