Serving 262 students in grades Kindergarten-4, H. W. Byers 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
H. W. Byers Elementary School's student population of 262 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
262 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
H. W. Byers Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H. W. Byers Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#571 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
47%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
5%
6%
Showing 2010–2019. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H. W. Byers Elementary School's ranking?
H. W. Byers Elementary School is ranked #571 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend H. W. Byers Elementary School?
262 students attend H. W. Byers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of H. W. Byers Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of H. W. Byers Elementary School?
H. W. Byers Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does H. W. Byers Elementary School offer ?
H. W. Byers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is H. W. Byers Elementary School part of?
H. W. Byers Elementary School is part of Marshall County School District.
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