Serving 201 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Thomastown 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 was 35-39% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
201 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)35-39%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)30-34%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
4%
Black
91%
47%
White
6%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)50-59%
75%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% MS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thomastown Elementary School?
The graduation rate of Thomastown Elementary School is 50-59%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 75%.
How many students attend Thomastown Elementary School?
201 students attend Thomastown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Thomastown Elementary School students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomastown Elementary School?
Thomastown Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomastown Elementary School offer ?
Thomastown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Thomastown Elementary School part of?
Thomastown Elementary School is part of Leake County School District.
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