Woolmarket Elementary School

12513 John Lee Road
Biloxi, MS 39532

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Rating

10/

Top 5%

Tel: (228) 392-5640

www.harrison.k12.ms.us

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Woolmarket Elementary School serves 393 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

Woolmarket Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 393 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 65% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Woolmarket Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

Woolmarket Elementary School's student population of 393 students has declined by 14% over five school years.

The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2021

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

393 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

24 teachers

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School Rankings

Woolmarket Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Woolmarket Elementary School is 0.59, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MS)

Overall Testing Rank

#36 out of 805 schools
(Top 5%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

65%

37%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

57%

35%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

24%

48%

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White

59%

43%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.59

Eligible for Free Lunch

99%

100%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Woolmarket Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Harrison County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Woolmarket Elementary School's ranking?

Woolmarket Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).

How many students attend Woolmarket Elementary School?

393 students attend Woolmarket Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

59% of Woolmarket Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Woolmarket Elementary School?

Woolmarket Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.

What grades does Woolmarket Elementary School offer ?

Woolmarket Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Woolmarket Elementary School part of?

Woolmarket Elementary School is part of Harrison County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 393 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 65% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education