Philadelphia Elementary School
- Philadelphia Elementary School serves 662 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 27% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 26% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57%.
School Overview
- Philadelphia Elementary School's student population of 662 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 662 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Philadelphia Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Philadelphia Elementary School is 0.41, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.31. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MS) |
| Overall School Rank | #521 out of 840 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 37% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 35% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 74% | 49% |
| White | 21% | 43% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.31 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 70% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Philadelphia Public Dist School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Philadelphia Elementary School is Philadelphia High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Philadelphia Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Neshoba Central Elementary School (1.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Philadelphia Philadelphia High School Grades: 9-12 | 268 students
0.3 miles
248 Byrd Ave.
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601)656-2672 0.3 9-12 268 - Philadelphia Philadelphia Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 152 students
0.3 miles
248 Byrd Ave.
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601)656-6439 0.3 7-8 152 - Philadelphia Neshoba Central High School Grades: 9-12 | 970 students
1.1 miles
1125 Golf Course Road
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601)656-3654 1.1 9-12 970 - Philadelphia Neshoba Central Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 1549 students
1.6 miles
1002 St Francis Drive
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601)656-2182 1.6 PK-5 1549 - Philadelphia Neshoba Central Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 842 students
1.6 miles
1000 St. Francis Drive
Philadelphia, MS 39350
(601)656-4636 1.6 6-8 842
School Reviews
| 2 Teachers do not help students, couselor is not helpful at all. They will give special needs children things that can harm them. NOT A GOOD SCHOOL! - Posted by Parent - roze3 |
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