Neshoba Central Elementary School
Tel:
(601) 656-2182
- Neshoba Central Elementary School serves 1,481 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Neshoba Central Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Neshoba Central Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Neshoba Central Elementary School's student population of 1,481 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 88 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 1,481 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 88 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Neshoba Central Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 825 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Neshoba Central Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MS) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #150 out of 825 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 43% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
| American Indian | 9% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 19% | 48% |
| White | 62% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Neshoba County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Neshoba Central Elementary School is Neshoba Central High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Neshoba Central Middle School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Philadelphia Neshoba Central Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 817 students
0.0 miles
1000 St. Francis Drive
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-4636 0.0 6-8 817 - Philadelphia Neshoba Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 983 students
1.0 miles
1125 Golf Course Road
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-3654 1.0 9-12 983 - Philadelphia Philadelphia High School Grades: 7-12 | 410 students
1.4 miles
248 Byrd Ave.
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-2672 1.4 7-12 410 - Philadelphia Philadelphia Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 617 students
1.6 miles
406 Stribling Street
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-1623 1.6 PK-6 617 - Philadelphia Tucker Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 160 students
4.6 miles
126 E Tucker Circle
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601) 656-8775 4.6 K-8 160
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