Brandon Elementary School vs. Northwest Elementary School
Should I attend Brandon Elementary School or Northwest 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
Brandon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Northwest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 755 students in grades 4-5, Brandon Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 490 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Northwest Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 58% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
4-5
K-5
Total Students
755 students
490 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#12 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#52 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
57%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
78
Grade 1 Students
-
86
Grade 2 Students
-
77
Grade 3 Students
-
69
Grade 4 Students
376
89
Grade 5 Students
371
89
Ungraded Students
8
2
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
3%
2%
% Black
30%
31%
% White
62%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
9%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%