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Anderson Elementary School vs. Hills Chapel School

Should you attend Anderson Elementary School or Hills Chapel School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Anderson Elementary School
111 Anderson Street
Booneville, MS 38829
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Hills Chapel School
8 Cr 2371
Booneville, MS 38829
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Anderson Elementary School ranks 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 10%)

Hills Chapel School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Anderson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 412 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Hills Chapel School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-8
Total Students
545 students
412 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Anderson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hills Chapel School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Anderson Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hills Chapel School.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
36 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Anderson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hills Chapel School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Anderson Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Booneville School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hills Chapel School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Prentiss Co School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#101 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
#200 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Anderson Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hills Chapel School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 10% in MS)
57%
(Top 50% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Anderson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Booneville School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hills Chapel School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Prentiss Co School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 30% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
55%
(Top 20% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Anderson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Booneville School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hills Chapel School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Prentiss Co School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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75-79%
(Top 10% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hills Chapel School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Prentiss Co School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Anderson Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hills Chapel School by grade.
Pre-K Students
39
20
Kindergarten Students
111
45
Grade 1 Students
102
46
Grade 2 Students
97
44
Grade 3 Students
97
33
Grade 4 Students
89
41
Grade 5 Students
-
42
Grade 6 Students
-
52
Grade 7 Students
-
43
Grade 8 Students
-
46
Ungraded Students
10
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Anderson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Booneville School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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% Hispanic
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Anderson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Booneville School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hills Chapel School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Prentiss Co School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Black
22%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Anderson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Booneville School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hills Chapel School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Prentiss Co School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
65%
95%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Anderson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Booneville School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hills Chapel School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Prentiss Co School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Anderson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Booneville School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hills Chapel School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Prentiss Co School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.52
0.10
This chart showcases the diversity score of Anderson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Booneville School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hills Chapel School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Prentiss Co School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
56%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Anderson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Booneville School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hills Chapel School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Prentiss Co School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Anderson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Booneville School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hills Chapel School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Prentiss Co School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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