Beechwood Elementary School vs. Sherman Ave Elementary School
Should I attend Beechwood Elementary School or Sherman Ave Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Beechwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Sherman Ave Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 532 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Beechwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Sherman Ave Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-2
Total Students
532 students
360 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#409 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
n/a
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
69
40
Kindergarten Students
76
114
Grade 1 Students
62
110
Grade 2 Students
57
88
Grade 3 Students
64
-
Grade 4 Students
63
-
Grade 5 Students
55
-
Grade 6 Students
57
-
Ungraded Students
29
8
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
39%
86%
% White
55%
10%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.25
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
