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 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
434 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#697 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Hispanic
1%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Black
95%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
White
2%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.6%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. View full 16-year historical data
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 14:1.
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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