Gloster Elementary School (Closed 2011)

154 Cassels St
Gloster, MS 39638
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

This School
State Level (MS)
(09-10)
24%
60%
(09-10)
23%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
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
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
99%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03)
8%
8%
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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