Richton Elementary School vs. South Perry Elementary School
Should I attend Richton Elementary School or South Perry 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
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South Perry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Overview
Serving 279 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Richton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 229 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Perry 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 10-14% (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 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-5
Total Students
279 students
229 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
44% | 56%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
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13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#317 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#526 out of 805 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
37
42
Grade 1 Students
40
30
Grade 2 Students
37
36
Grade 3 Students
34
39
Grade 4 Students
41
33
Grade 5 Students
41
45
Grade 6 Students
47
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Ungraded Students
2
4
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
1%
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% Black
24%
35%
% White
70%
60%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
