George Elementary School
Tel:
(601)960-5339
- George Elementary School serves 150 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Top Placements
George Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
- George Elementary School's student population of 150 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 150 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- George Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of George Elementary School is 0.02, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MS) |
| Overall School Rank | #565 out of 840 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 37% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 35% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 99% | 49% |
| White | n/a | 43% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 70% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to George Elementary School is Jim Hill High School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Cardozo Middle School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Bates Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
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Grades: M
0.6 miles
400 E Silas Brown
Jackson, MS 39225
(601)960-1700 0.6 M n/a - Jackson Bates Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 348 students
0.9 miles
3180 Mcdowell Road Ext
Jackson, MS 39212
(601)346-1412 0.9 K-5 348 - Jackson Cardozo Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 535 students
0.9 miles
3180 Mcdowell Rd Ext
Jackson, MS 39212
(601)346-5635 0.9 6-8 535 - Jackson Blackburn Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 439 students
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1311 W Pearl Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601)960-5329 1.0 6-8 439 - Jackson Poindexter Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 112 students
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1017 Robinson Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601)960-5304 1.2 PK-5 112
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