Ripley Elementary School vs. Chalybeate Elementary School
Should I attend Ripley Elementary School or Chalybeate 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
Ripley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Chalybeate Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Overview
Serving 584 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Ripley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 46% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 258 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Chalybeate Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher 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 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
PK-8
Total Students
584 students
258 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#217 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#237 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
16
Kindergarten Students
128
33
Grade 1 Students
106
38
Grade 2 Students
100
19
Grade 3 Students
129
17
Grade 4 Students
110
14
Grade 5 Students
-
21
Grade 6 Students
-
36
Grade 7 Students
-
27
Grade 8 Students
-
33
Ungraded Students
11
4
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
13%
1%
% Black
26%
n/a
% White
51%
97%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
2%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.06
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
17%
