Jefferson Middle School vs. Columbia Elementary School
Should you attend Jefferson Middle School or Columbia Elementary 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
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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
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
6-8
3-5
Total Students
329 students
378 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
29 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#375 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#158 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
58%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 3 Students
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119
Grade 4 Students
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136
Grade 5 Students
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123
Grade 6 Students
103
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Grade 7 Students
92
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Grade 8 Students
134
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
3%
2%
% Black
45%
40%
% White
48%
54%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
12%