East Amory School
East Amory School serves 397 students in grades 3-5.
East Amory School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (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 55% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
East Amory School places among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
East Amory School's student population of 397 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 397 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
East Amory 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 East Amory School is 0.53, 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 | #139 out of 825 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 36% | 48% |
| White | 59% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Amory School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to East Amory School is Amory High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Amory Middle School (1.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Amory Amory High School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 480 students10
0.9 miles
1006 Sam Haskell Circle
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-5753 0.9 9-12 480 - Amory Amory Career Technical Center Vocational School
1.0 miles
1006 Sam Haskell Circle
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-7601 1 n/a n/a - Amory Amory Middle School Math: 53% | Reading: 45%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 399 students10
1.5 miles
700 2nd Avenue North
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-5658 1.5 6-8 399 - Amory West Amory School Grades: PK-2 | 387 students
2.4 miles
704 111th Street
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-2601 2.4 PK-2 387 - Amory Hatley High School Math: 41% | Reading: 39%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-12 | 1,089 student10
2.6 miles
60286 Hatley Road
Amory, MS 38821
(662) 256-4563 2.6 PK-12 1,089
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