South Perry Elementary School
Rank
: 4/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(601) 784-3393
South Perry Elementary School serves 282 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
South Perry 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 top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (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 40-44% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
South Perry Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
South Perry Elementary School's student population of 282 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 282 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
South Perry 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 Perry Elementary School is 0.49, 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 | #511 out of 825 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 4% |
| Black | 38% | 48% |
| White | 61% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Perry County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to South Perry Elementary School is Perry Central High School (13.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Perry Central Middle School (6.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- New Augusta Perry Central Middle School Math: 26% | Reading: 25%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 236 students10
6.5 miles
100 8th Ave. South
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-3226 6.5 K-8 236 - New Augusta Perry County Vocational Complex Vocational School
6.5 miles
9899 A Hwy 98 East, Po Box 13
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-8282 6.5 n/a n/a - Mc Lain Mc Lain Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 199 students10
6.8 miles
114 Shows Street/198 Bypass
Mc Lain, MS 39456
(601) 753-2257 6.8 K-8 199 - New Augusta Perry Central High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 277 students10
13.2 miles
9899 Hwy 98 East
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-3235 13.2 9-12 277 - New Augusta Perry County Alternative Center Alternative School
13.2 miles
9899 Hwy 98 East
New Augusta, MS 39462
(601) 964-3235 13.2 n/a n/a
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