Serving 277 students in grades 3-5, Cypress Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 16% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
277 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)6%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)16%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
100%
47%
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Cypress Park Elementary School?
277 students attend Cypress Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Cypress Park Elementary School students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cypress Park Elementary School?
Cypress Park Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cypress Park Elementary School offer ?
Cypress Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Cypress Park Elementary School part of?
Cypress Park Elementary School is part of Cleveland School District.
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