Serving 261 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Goodman Pickens 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
261 students
Showing 2011–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2011–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-44%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Showing 2011–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Black
100%
45%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 37-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
8%
Showing 2004–2013. View full 15-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Holmes County School District
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% MS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% MS state average).
How many students attend Goodman Pickens Elementary School?
261 students attend Goodman Pickens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Goodman Pickens Elementary School students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Goodman Pickens Elementary School?
Goodman Pickens Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Goodman Pickens Elementary School offer ?
Goodman Pickens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Goodman Pickens Elementary School part of?
Goodman Pickens Elementary School is part of Holmes County School District.
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