Sykes Elementary School

3555 Simpson Street
Jackson, MS 39212
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sykes 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Bottom 50% in MS
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sykes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Sykes Elementary School's student population of 325 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
325 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Sykes 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 Sykes Elementary School is 0.38, 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.
This School
State Level (MS)
#673 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sykes Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sykes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sykes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sykes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sykes Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sykes Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
22%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sykes Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
76%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sykes Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
42%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sykes Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sykes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sykes Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Sykes Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sykes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sykes Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sykes Elementary School's ranking?
Sykes Elementary School is ranked #673 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Sykes Elementary School?
325 students attend Sykes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Sykes Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sykes Elementary School?
Sykes Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sykes Elementary School offer ?
Sykes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sykes Elementary School part of?
Sykes Elementary School is part of Jackson Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 325 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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