Serving 364 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Verona 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Verona Elementary School serves the southern part of Verona, MS, covering an attendance area of approximately 33.2 square miles. Families typically have a commute of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 10 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Verona Elementary School's student population of 364 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
364 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Verona Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Verona Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#722 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
70%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2010–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Verona Elementary School's ranking?
Verona Elementary School is ranked #722 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Verona Elementary School?
364 students attend Verona Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Verona Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are White, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Verona Elementary School?
Verona Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Verona Elementary School offer ?
Verona Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Verona Elementary School part of?
Verona Elementary School is part of Lee County School District.
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