Brandon Elementary School
Brandon Elementary School serves 866 students in grades 4-5.
Brandon Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Brandon Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Brandon Elementary School's student population of 866 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-5 |
| Total Students | 866 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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School Comparison
Brandon Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 825 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Brandon Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #100 out of 825 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 29% | 48% |
| White | 67% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rankin County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Brandon Elementary School is Brandon High School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Brandon Middle School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Brandon Brandon Middle School Math: 72% | Reading: 55%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 1,272 student10
0.3 miles
408 South College St.
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-5998 0.3 6-8 1,272 - Brandon Rankin County Learning Center Alternative School
0.6 miles
200 School Rd.
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 824-0334 0.6 n/a n/a - Brandon Brandon High School Math: 59% | Reading: 60%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 1,648 student10
2.2 miles
3090 Highway 18
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-2261 2.2 9-12 1,648 - Brandon Rouse Elementary School Grades: K-1 | 791 students
2.3 miles
151 Boyce-thompson Drive
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 825-5437 2.3 K-1 791 - Brandon Stonebridge Elementary School Math: 64% | Reading: 55%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 2-3 | 808 students10
2.6 miles
115 Stonebridge Blvd.
Brandon, MS 39042
(601) 824-3287 2.6 2-3 808
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