Burney Elementary School served 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 27%) for the 2014-15 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 33%) for the 2014-15 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
391 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)10-14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)10-14%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
4%
Black
98%
47%
White
1%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% MS state average).
How many students attend Burney Elementary School?
391 students attend Burney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Burney Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Burney Elementary School?
Burney Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Burney Elementary School offer ?
Burney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Burney Elementary School part of?
Burney Elementary School is part of Hattiesburg Public School District.
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