Serving 596 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William Dean Junior 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 12% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% 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
Total Students
596 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)12%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)15%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
Black
99%
45%
White
1%
40%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Holmes 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?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% MS state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% MS state average).
How many students attend William Dean Junior Elementary School?
596 students attend William Dean Junior Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of William Dean Junior Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William Dean Junior Elementary School?
William Dean Junior Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does William Dean Junior Elementary School offer ?
William Dean Junior Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is William Dean Junior Elementary School part of?
William Dean Junior Elementary School is part of Holmes County School District.
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