West Jones Elementary School
Tel:
(601) 763-4850
- West Jones Elementary School serves 1,045 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- West Jones Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
West Jones Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- West Jones Elementary School's student population of 1,045 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 1,045 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 59 teachers |
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School Comparison
- West Jones Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% 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 West Jones Elementary School is 0.59, which is more 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 | #232 out of 825 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 43% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 4% |
| Black | 16% | 48% |
| White | 59% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jones County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to West Jones Elementary School is West Jones High School (2.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is South Jones Elementary School (4.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Laurel West Jones High School Grades: 7-12 | 1,402 student
2.9 miles
254 Springhill Road
Laurel, MS 39443
(601) 729-8144 2.9 7-12 1,402 - Laurel Jones County Career & Technical Ed Center Vocational School
4.8 miles
2409 Moose Drive
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 425-2378 4.8 n/a n/a - Ellisville South Jones Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 1,111 student
4.9 miles
27 Warrior Road
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-3577 4.9 K-6 1,111 - Laurel Laurel Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 623 students
5.7 miles
1600 Grandview Drive
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 428-5312 5.7 6-8 623 - Laurel Laurel Education Center Alternative School
5.8 miles
795 South 19th Avenue
Laurel, MS 39440
(601) 649-5195 5.8 n/a n/a
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