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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
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
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
4%
Black
100%
47%
White
n/a
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Holmes County School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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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