Neshoba Central Elementary School

1002 St Francis Drive
Philadelphia, MS 39350

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10/

Top 10%

Tel: (601) 656-2182

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Neshoba Central Elementary School serves 1,231 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Neshoba Central Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 1,231 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 56% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Neshoba Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

Neshoba Central Elementary School's student population of 1,231 students has declined by 20% over five school years.

The teacher population of 89 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

1,231 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

89 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Neshoba Central Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Neshoba Central Elementary School is 0.56, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MS)

Overall Testing Rank

#67 out of 805 schools
(Top 10%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

56%

37%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

53%

35%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

American Indian

Asian

Hispanic

Black

19%

48%

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White

63%

43%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

10%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.56

0.59

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Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Neshoba Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Neshoba County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Neshoba Central Elementary School's ranking?

Neshoba Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).

How many students attend Neshoba Central Elementary School?

1,231 students attend Neshoba Central Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

63% of Neshoba Central Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Neshoba Central Elementary School?

Neshoba Central Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.

What grades does Neshoba Central Elementary School offer ?

Neshoba Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Neshoba Central Elementary School part of?

Neshoba Central Elementary School is part of Neshoba County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 1,231 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 56% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education