Nicholson Elementary School vs. West Side Elementary School
Should I attend Nicholson Elementary School or West Side 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
Nicholson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
West Side Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 339 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Nicholson 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 391 students in grades Kindergarten-6, West Side Elementary School ranks in the top 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 25% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (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 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
339 students
391 students
% Male | % Female
60% | 40%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#491 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#396 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
53
68
Grade 1 Students
46
56
Grade 2 Students
44
51
Grade 3 Students
46
52
Grade 4 Students
42
49
Grade 5 Students
57
68
Grade 6 Students
45
43
Ungraded Students
6
4
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
1%
% Black
24%
26%
% White
53%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
7%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%