Columbia Elementary School vs. Jefferson Middle School
Should you attend Columbia Elementary School or Jefferson Middle 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
Top Rankings
Columbia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
n/a
Overview
Serving 378 students in grades 3-5, Columbia Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 60% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower 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 60% (majority Black).
Serving 329 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson Middle School ranks in the top 50% 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 50% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
3-5
6-8
Total Students
378 students
329 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#158 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#375 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 3 Students
119
-
Grade 4 Students
136
-
Grade 5 Students
123
-
Grade 6 Students
-
103
Grade 7 Students
-
92
Grade 8 Students
-
134
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
40%
45%
% White
54%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
13%