South Park Elementary School
South Park Elementary School serves 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
South Park Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
South Park Elementary School places 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%)
School Overview
South Park Elementary School's student population of 421 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
Total Students | 421 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
South Park Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 825 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of South Park Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #517 out of 825 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 39% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 1% | 1% |
Hispanic | 1% | 4% |
Black | 64% | 48% |
White | 30% | 44% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.58 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 69% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 7% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Vicksburg Warren School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to South Park Elementary School is Warren Central High School (5.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Warren Central Junior High School (7.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Dana Road Elementary School (4.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Vicksburg Hinds Community Vicksburg Center Vocational School
4.6 miles
1624 Highway 27 S
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 638-0600 4.6 n/a n/a - Vicksburg Dana Road Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 491 students
4.9 miles
1247 Dana Road
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 619-2340 4.9 PK-3 491 - Vicksburg Vicksburg Intermediate Math: 14% | Reading: 20%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-6 | 656 students10
4.9 miles
1245 Dana Road
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 638-4199 4.9 3-6 656 - Vicksburg Beechwood Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 38%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 592 students10
5.2 miles
999 Highway 27 S
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 638-3874 5.2 PK-6 592 - Vicksburg Warren Central High School Math: 18% | Reading: 25%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,307 student10
5.2 miles
1000 Highway 27
Vicksburg, MS 39180
(601) 631-3372 5.2 9-12 1,307
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