The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 24% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 23% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 51%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students (09-10)
339 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)24%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)23%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(09-10)1%
2%
Black
(09-10)86%
50%
White
(09-10)13%
46%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
99%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% MS state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MS state average).
How many students attend Gloster Elementary School?
339 students attend Gloster Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Gloster Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Gloster Elementary School offer ?
Gloster Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Gloster Elementary School part of?
Gloster Elementary School is part of Amite County School District.
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