Serving 700 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, St. Martin East Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 700 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Martin East Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
St. Martin East Elementary School's student population of 700 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
700 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
St. Martin East Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Martin East Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#94 out of 805 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
1%
Hispanic
4%
5%
Black
14%
47%
White
62%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Martin East Elementary School's ranking?
St. Martin East Elementary School is ranked #94 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are St. Martin East Elementary School often compared to?
St. Martin East Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Martin N Elementary School, Vancleave Lower Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend St. Martin East Elementary School?
700 students attend St. Martin East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of St. Martin East Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Martin East Elementary School?
St. Martin East Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does St. Martin East Elementary School offer ?
St. Martin East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is St. Martin East Elementary School part of?
St. Martin East Elementary School is part of Jackson Co School District.
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