Bruce Elementary School
Tel:
(662) 983-3373
Bruce Elementary School serves 331 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Bruce Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Bruce Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Bruce Elementary School's student population of 331 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 331 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
Bruce Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Bruce Elementary School is 0.52, 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 | #169 out of 825 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-49% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-69% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 31% | 48% |
| White | 62% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 66% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Calhoun County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Bruce Elementary School is Bruce High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bruce Upper Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bruce Bruce High School Grades: 7-12 | 383 students
0.2 miles
430 East Countiss Street
Bruce, MS 38915
(662) 983-3350 0.2 7-12 383 - Bruce Bruce Upper Elementary School Grades: 4-6 | 250 students
0.2 miles
212 North Mcsweyn
Bruce, MS 38915
(662) 983-3366 0.2 4-6 250 - Calhoun City Calhoun City Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 362 students
9.3 miles
506 East Seamans, Po Drawer H
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-5111 9.3 PK-4 362 - Calhoun City Calhoun City High School Grades: 9-12 | 240 students
9.4 miles
201 North Beadle
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-5112 9.4 9-12 240 - Calhoun City Calhoun City Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 260 students
9.4 miles
207 North Jackson
Calhoun City, MS 38916
(662) 628-1890 9.4 5-8 260
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