Serving 280 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Como Primary 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 is 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 280 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34%
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Como Primary is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% MS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% MS state average).
How many students attend Como Primary?
280 students attend Como Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Como Primary students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Como Primary?
Como Primary has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Como Primary offer ?
Como Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 280 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34%
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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