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Otken Elementary School vs. Osyka Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Otken Elementary School
401 Montana Avenue
Mccomb, MS 39648
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Osyka Elementary School
444 Amite Street
Osyka, MS 39657
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Otken 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%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 349 students in grades 1-3, Otken 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 181 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Osyka Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
1-3
PK-6
Total Students
349 students
181 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Otken 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 Osyka Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Otken Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Osyka Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Otken 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 Osyka Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Otken Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mccomb 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 Osyka Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the South Pike 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

#503 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
#94 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Otken Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Osyka Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MS)
65-69%
(Top 20% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Otken Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mccomb 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 Osyka Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the South Pike School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MS)
55-59%
(Top 20% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Otken Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mccomb 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 Osyka Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the South Pike School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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40-59%
(Bottom 50% in MS)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Osyka Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the South Pike 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 Otken Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Osyka Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
12
Kindergarten Students
-
24
Grade 1 Students
131
19
Grade 2 Students
113
28
Grade 3 Students
100
23
Grade 4 Students
-
27
Grade 5 Students
-
17
Grade 6 Students
-
25
Ungraded Students
5
6

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Otken Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mccomb School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
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% Hispanic
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Otken Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mccomb 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 Hispanic at Osyka Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the South Pike School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
89%
80%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Otken Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mccomb 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 Osyka Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the South Pike School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
5%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Otken Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mccomb 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 Osyka Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the South Pike 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
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Otken Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mccomb 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 Osyka Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the South Pike School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
0.21
0.33
This chart showcases the diversity score of Otken Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mccomb 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 Osyka Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the South Pike 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
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Otken Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mccomb 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 Osyka Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the South Pike 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
6%
(10-11 School Year Data)
9%
(12-13 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Otken Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mccomb School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2010-11 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Osyka Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the South Pike School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
 
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