Serving 251 students in grades Kindergarten-6, R.h. Bearden 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: R H Bearden Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Sumner, MS school district, covering approximately 281.3 square miles. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 11.3 miles, with the furthest point being 21.5 miles away, resulting in a typical drive of 20-30 minutes for families in the area.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
R.h. Bearden Elementary School's student population of 251 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
251 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Motto
Dedicated to Educating Students with a Purpose
School Rankings
R.h. Bearden Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R.h. Bearden Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#764 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
95%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
40%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.4%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
Showing 2002–2015. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R.h. Bearden Elementary School's ranking?
R.h. Bearden Elementary School is ranked #764 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend R.h. Bearden Elementary School?
251 students attend R.h. Bearden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of R.h. Bearden Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of R.h. Bearden Elementary School?
R.h. Bearden Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does R.h. Bearden Elementary School offer ?
R.h. Bearden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is R.h. Bearden Elementary School part of?
R.h. Bearden Elementary School is part of West Tallahatchie School District.
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