Serving 434 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, T J Harris 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 20-24% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 22% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
T J Harris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
434 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#697 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
95%
47%
White
2%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T J Harris Elementary School's ranking?
T J Harris Elementary School is ranked #697 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend T J Harris Elementary School?
434 students attend T J Harris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of T J Harris Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of T J Harris Elementary School?
T J Harris Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does T J Harris Elementary School offer ?
T J Harris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is T J Harris Elementary School part of?
T J Harris Elementary School is part of Meridian Public Schools.
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