Harrison Central Elementary School vs. Bel Aire Elementary School
Should I attend Harrison Central Elementary School or Bel Aire 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
Harrison Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Bel Aire Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 433 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Harrison Central Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 590 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Bel Aire Elementary 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 31% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower 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 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-3
K-6
Total Students
433 students
590 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#198 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#383 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
120
87
Grade 1 Students
119
64
Grade 2 Students
99
76
Grade 3 Students
95
101
Grade 4 Students
-
90
Grade 5 Students
-
88
Grade 6 Students
-
84
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
14%
% Black
36%
54%
% White
47%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
10%
9%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
