Central Elementary School vs. Rocky Creek Elementary School
Should I attend Central Elementary School or Rocky Creek 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
Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Rocky Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 700 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Central Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 420 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Rocky Creek Elementary 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 35% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
700 students
420 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#119 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#185 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
53%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
37
20
Kindergarten Students
109
52
Grade 1 Students
96
52
Grade 2 Students
83
59
Grade 3 Students
94
57
Grade 4 Students
90
55
Grade 5 Students
84
61
Grade 6 Students
81
52
Ungraded Students
26
12
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
3%
n/a
% White
89%
91%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%