Serving 1,011 students in grades Kindergarten-8, West Wortham Elementary And Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,011 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Wortham Elementary And Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
West Wortham Elementary And Middle School's student population of 1,011 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,011 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
West Wortham Elementary And Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Wortham Elementary And Middle School is 0.31, 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
#61 out of 805 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
4%
Black
6%
47%
White
83%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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 West Wortham Elementary And Middle School's ranking?
West Wortham Elementary And Middle School is ranked #61 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are West Wortham Elementary And Middle School often compared to?
West Wortham Elementary And Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pass Christian Middle School, Lizana Elementary School, Saucier Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend West Wortham Elementary And Middle School?
1,011 students attend West Wortham Elementary And Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of West Wortham Elementary And Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Wortham Elementary And Middle School?
West Wortham Elementary And Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Wortham Elementary And Middle School offer ?
West Wortham Elementary And Middle School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is West Wortham Elementary And Middle School part of?
West Wortham Elementary And Middle School is part of Harrison Co School Dist School District.
School Reviews
5 4/14/2016
I recommend this school because it's great and the staffs are very good the teachers here are also very well and um they have the kids to have special ed classes well then 6th grade have been doing wonderfully they will get yours soon into place where they need to be ready for 7th grade next year the teacher are great you have mr. u Mrs. Murphy Mrs.Mitchell and Mrs. Pierce
2 3/30/2009
Teachers are rude to both parents and students. They need to determine why they decided to teach to begin with.
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