Mccoy Elementary School serves 678 students in grades 2-5.
Mccoy 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 ≤1% (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 5% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 2-5
- Enrollment: 678 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mccoy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mccoy Elementary School's student population of 678 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
678 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Mccoy 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 Mccoy Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#804 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
35%

Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1

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

Hispanic
n/a
4%
Black
97%
48%

White
1%
43%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



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

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mccoy Elementary School's ranking?
Mccoy Elementary School is ranked #804 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?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Mccoy Elementary School?
678 students attend Mccoy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Mccoy Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mccoy Elementary School?
Mccoy Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mccoy Elementary School offer ?
Mccoy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is Mccoy Elementary School part of?
Mccoy Elementary School is part of Yazoo City Municipal School District.
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