George Elementary School
George Elementary School serves 135 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
George Elementary School placed 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
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%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
George Elementary School's student population of 135 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 135 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
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School Comparison
George Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 George Elementary School is 0.10, 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 | #612 out of 825 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-29% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-29% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 95% | 48% |
| White | 1% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jackson Public School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Jackson Youth Court School Alternative School
0.6 miles
400 E Silas Brown
Jackson, MS 39225
(601) 960-1700 0.6 n/a n/a - Jackson Bates Elementary School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 315 students10
0.9 miles
3180 Mcdowell Road Ext
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 346-1412 0.9 K-5 315 - Jackson Cardozo Middle School Math: 12% | Reading: 14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 495 students10
0.9 miles
3180 Mcdowell Rd Ext
Jackson, MS 39212
(601) 346-5635 0.9 6-8 495 - Jackson Blackburn Middle School Math: 17% | Reading: 11%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 427 students10
1.0 miles
1311 W Pearl Street
Jackson, MS 39203
(601) 960-5329 1 6-8 427 - Jackson Isable Elementary School Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 344 students10
1.4 miles
1716 Isable Street
Jackson, MS 39204
(601) 960-5310 1.4 K-5 344
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