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Neshoba Central Elementary School vs. Philadelphia Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Neshoba Central Elementary School
1002 St Francis Drive
Philadelphia, MS 39350
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Philadelphia Elementary School
406 Stribling Street
Philadelphia, MS 39350
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Neshoba Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Philadelphia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 1,466 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Neshoba Central Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Philadelphia Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-6
Total Students
1,466 students
431 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Neshoba Central Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Philadelphia Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Neshoba Central Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Philadelphia Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Neshoba Central Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Philadelphia Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Neshoba Central Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Neshoba County School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Philadelphia Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Philadelphia Public School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#137 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
#658 out of 795 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Neshoba Central Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Philadelphia Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
66%
(Top 30% in MS)
24%
(Bottom 50% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Neshoba Central Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Neshoba County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Philadelphia Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia Public School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
57%
(Top 20% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
27%
(Bottom 50% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Neshoba Central Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Neshoba County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Philadelphia Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia Public School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
77%
(Top 10% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Top 30% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Neshoba Central Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Neshoba County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Philadelphia Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Philadelphia Public School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Neshoba Central Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Philadelphia Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
80
41
Kindergarten Students
270
61
Grade 1 Students
240
54
Grade 2 Students
246
58
Grade 3 Students
206
59
Grade 4 Students
181
42
Grade 5 Students
218
50
Grade 6 Students
-
52
Ungraded Students
25
14

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
7%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Neshoba Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Neshoba County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Philadelphia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Philadelphia Public School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Neshoba Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Neshoba County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Philadelphia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Philadelphia Public School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Neshoba Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Neshoba County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Philadelphia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Philadelphia Public School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
19%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Neshoba Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Neshoba County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Philadelphia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Philadelphia Public School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
64%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Neshoba Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Neshoba County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Philadelphia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Philadelphia Public School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Neshoba Central Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Neshoba County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Philadelphia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Philadelphia Public School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.54
0.32
This chart showcases the diversity score of Neshoba Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Neshoba County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Philadelphia Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Philadelphia Public School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Neshoba Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Neshoba County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Philadelphia Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Philadelphia Public School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
(15-16 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Neshoba Central Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Neshoba County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Philadelphia Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Philadelphia Public School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
 
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