Serving 236 students in grades 1-5, Edna M Scott 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 20-24% (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.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 1-5
Enrollment: 236 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Edna M Scott 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 Edna M Scott Elementary School is 0.21, 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.
Edna M Scott Elementary School is ranked #723 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 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Edna M Scott Elementary School?
236 students attend Edna M Scott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Edna M Scott Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edna M Scott Elementary School?
Edna M Scott Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Edna M Scott Elementary School offer ?
Edna M Scott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Edna M Scott Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 1-5
Enrollment: 236 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
