French Elementary School

311 Joel Avenue
Jackson, MS 39209
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
French 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%) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • : 10-14%
  • : 20-24%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students (19-20)
206 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MS)
(17-18)
10-14%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of French Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
(17-18)
20-24%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of French Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
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American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
1%
Hispanic
(19-20)
1%
4%
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Black
(19-20)
97%
48%
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White
(19-20)
1%
44%
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Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
1%
2%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
100%
68%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in French Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
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 43% MS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% MS state average).
How many students attend French Elementary School?
206 students attend French Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of French Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does French Elementary School offer ?
French Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is French Elementary School part of?
French Elementary School is part of Jackson Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • : 10-14%
  • : 20-24%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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