Serving 307 students in grades 3-6, D.m. Smith 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 is 5% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
D.m. Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
D.m. Smith Elementary School's student population of 307 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
D.m. Smith Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of D.m. Smith Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#761 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
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
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
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 is D.m. Smith Elementary School's ranking?
D.m. Smith Elementary School is ranked #761 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend D.m. Smith Elementary School?
307 students attend D.m. Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of D.m. Smith 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 D.m. Smith Elementary School?
D.m. Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does D.m. Smith Elementary School offer ?
D.m. Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is D.m. Smith Elementary School part of?
D.m. Smith Elementary School is part of Cleveland School Dist School District.
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