Serving 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ackerman Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Ackerman Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ackerman Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Ackerman Elementary School?
487 students attend Ackerman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Ackerman Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ackerman Elementary School?
Ackerman Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ackerman Elementary School offer ?
Ackerman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Ackerman Elementary School part of?
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