Serving 194 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dawson 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 194 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Dawson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dawson Elementary School is 0.02, 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.
Dawson Elementary School is ranked #687 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Dawson Elementary School?
194 students attend Dawson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Dawson Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dawson Elementary School?
Dawson Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dawson Elementary School offer ?
Dawson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dawson Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 194 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
