Joseph L Frazier Elementary School serves 414 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Joseph L Frazier Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joseph L Frazier Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Joseph L Frazier Elementary School's student population of 414 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
414 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Joseph L Frazier Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Joseph L Frazier Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#723 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
35%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
4%

Black
95%
47%

White
2%
43%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph L Frazier Elementary School's ranking?
Joseph L Frazier Elementary School is ranked #723 out of 805 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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Joseph L Frazier Elementary School?
414 students attend Joseph L Frazier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Joseph L Frazier Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph L Frazier Elementary School?
Joseph L Frazier Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Joseph L Frazier Elementary School offer ?
Joseph L Frazier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Joseph L Frazier Elementary School part of?
Joseph L Frazier Elementary School is part of Natchez-Adams School District.
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