Susie B West Elementary School
Susie B West Elementary School serves 421 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Susie B West 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 23% (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 26% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Susie B West 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
Susie B West Elementary School's student population of 421 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 421 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
Susie B West 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 Susie B West Elementary School is 0.22, 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 | #607 out of 825 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 4% |
| Black | 88% | 48% |
| White | 11% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Natchez-Adams School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Susie B West Elementary School is Natchez High School (2.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Vidalia Junior High School (2.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Vidalia Upper Elementary School (2.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Vidalia Vidalia Upper Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 71%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 3-5 | 386 students10
2.4 miles
1 Concordia Avenue
Vidalia, LA 71373
(318) 336-6224 2.4 3-5 386 - Natchez Mc Laurin Elementary School Math: 36% | Reading: 26%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 650 students10
2.5 miles
170 Seargent S Prentiss Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2953 2.5 PK-5 650 - Natchez Natchez High School Math: 12% | Reading: 13%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 603 students10
2.5 miles
319 Seargent Prentiss Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 442-2385 2.5 9-12 603 - Vidalia Vidalia Junior High School Math: 49% | Reading: 72%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 340 students10
2.5 miles
210 Gillespie Street
Vidalia, LA 71373
(318) 336-6227 2.5 6-8 340 - Natchez Career And Technology Center Vocational School
2.8 miles
315 Seargent Prentiss Drive
Natchez, MS 39120
(601) 445-2902 2.8 n/a n/a
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