Serving 817 students in grades Kindergarten-8, S V Marshall 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 was 15% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 19% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
817 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)15%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)19%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
100%
45%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Holmes County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% MS state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% MS state average).
How many students attend S V Marshall Elementary School?
817 students attend S V Marshall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of S V Marshall Elementary School students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of S V Marshall Elementary School?
S V Marshall Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does S V Marshall Elementary School offer ?
S V Marshall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is S V Marshall Elementary School part of?
S V Marshall Elementary School is part of Holmes County School District.
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