Serving 197 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Mary Reid School (K-3) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 197 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary Reid School (K-3) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Mary Reid School (K-3)'s student population of 197 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
197 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mary Reid School (K-3) ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Reid School (K-3) is 0.54, 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
#397 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
4%
Black
29%
47%
White
61%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Reid School (K-3)'s ranking?
Mary Reid School (K-3) is ranked #397 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Mary Reid School (K-3)?
197 students attend Mary Reid School (K-3).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Mary Reid School (K-3) students are White, 29% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Reid School (K-3)?
Mary Reid School (K-3) has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mary Reid School (K-3) offer ?
Mary Reid School (K-3) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Mary Reid School (K-3) part of?
Mary Reid School (K-3) is part of Marshall Co School Dist School District.
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