Sunflower Consolidated School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 3,833 students in Sunflower Consolidated School District. Sunflower Consolidated School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Mississippi.
The top ranked public schools in Sunflower Consolidated School District are A W James Elementary School, Inverness School and Ruleville Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in Sunflower Consolidated School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 39% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 56% (majority Black).
Overview
| School District Name | Sunflower Consolidated School District |
| School District Phone Number | (662) 887-4919 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MS) |
| # of Schools | 14 Schools | 1,067 Schools |
| # of Students | 3,833 Students | 480,606 Students |
| # of Teachers | 254 Teachers | 31,208 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
District Comparison
Sunflower Consolidated School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 150 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #116 out of 150 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 39% |
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Graduation Rate | 74% | 84% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.09 | 0.58 |
| # of American Indian Students | n/a | 3,552 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 1 Student | 5,156 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 70 Students | 17,921 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 2% | 4% |
| # of Black Students | 3,658 Students | 232,056 Students |
| % Black Students | 96% | 48% |
| # of White Students | 91 Students | 211,366 Students |
| % White Students | 2% | 44% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 306 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 13 Students | 10,249 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | n/a | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 86 | 5,730 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 288 | 36,253 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 298 | 36,587 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 313 | 36,610 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 271 | 38,135 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 313 | 39,071 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 357 | 39,005 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 299 | 35,974 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 272 | 36,060 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 279 | 35,800 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 263 | 35,864 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 273 | 34,503 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 233 | 32,346 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 275 | 31,047 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 13 | 7,621 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $10,985 is higher than the state median of $10,773.
The school district's spending/student of $10,446 is higher than the state median of $10,428.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MS) |
| Total Revenue | $42 MM | $22 MM |
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| Spending | $40 MM | $21 MM |
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Sunflower Consolidated School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Rank: #11.A W James Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%400 South BlvdRank:7/Top 50%10
Drew, MS 38737
(662) 745-8892
Grades: PK-5 | 305 students
- Rank: #22.Inverness School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%1101 Oak StreetRank:4/Bottom 50%10
Inverness, MS 38753
(662) 265-5752
Grades: PK-8 | 252 students
- Rank: #33.Ruleville Central Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%410 L F Packer DriveRank:4/Bottom 50%10
Ruleville, MS 38771
(662) 756-4276
Grades: PK-5 | 277 students
- Rank: #44.Drew Hunter Middle School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%10 Swoope RoadRank:3/Bottom 50%10
Drew, MS 38737
(662) 745-8940
Grades: 6-8 | 93 students
- Rank: #55.East Sunflower School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%212 East Claiborne StreetRank:3/Bottom 50%10
Sunflower, MS 38778
(662) 569-3137
Grades: PK-5 | 171 students
- Rank: #66.James Rosser Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%601 Ingram StreetRank:3/Bottom 50%10
Moorhead, MS 38761
(662) 246-5395
Grades: PK-5 | 182 students
- Rank: #77.Robert L Merritt Junior High School Math: 24% | Reading: 17%705 Kinlock RoadRank:2/Bottom 50%10
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1270
Grades: 7-9 | 433 students
- Rank: #88.Ruleville Middle School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%250 East Oscar StRank:2/Bottom 50%10
Ruleville, MS 38771
(662) 756-4698
Grades: 6-8 | 197 students
- Rank: #99.Carver Elementary School Math: 19% | Reading: 16%404 Jefferson StreetRank:1/Bottom 50%10
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1250
Grades: 3-6 | 615 students
- Rank: #1010.Ruleville Central High School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%360 L F Packer DriveRank:1/Bottom 50%10
Ruleville, MS 38771
(662) 756-4757
Grades: 9-12 | 395 students
- Rank: #1111.Gentry High School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10%801 B.b. KingRank:1/Bottom 50%10
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1240
Grades: 10-12 | 499 students
- Rank: #12-1412.- 14.Indianola Academic Achievement Alternative School300 Jefferson Street
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1278
Grades: n/a | n/a student
- Rank: #12-1412.- 14.Indianola Career & Technical Center Vocational School801 B.b. King Road
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-6000
Grades: n/a | n/a student
- Rank: #12-1412.- 14.302 College Avenue
Indianola, MS 38751
(662) 884-1260
Grades: K-2 | 414 students
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