Serving 149 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, West Clay 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
149 students
Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)10-14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)25-29%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2007–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
7%
Black
89%
45%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
40%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2007–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
67%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
8%
Showing 2003–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Clay County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% MS state average).
How many students attend West Clay Elementary School?
149 students attend West Clay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of West Clay Elementary School students are Black, 8% 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 West Clay Elementary School?
West Clay Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Clay Elementary School offer ?
West Clay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is West Clay Elementary School part of?
West Clay Elementary School is part of Clay County School District.
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