Amanda Elzy Junior High School
Amanda Elzy Junior High School serves 304 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Amanda Elzy Junior High School's student population of 304 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
304 students
Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Amanda Elzy Junior High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
4%
Black
92%
48%
White
2%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups


National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/24/2022
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