Serving 542 students in grades 3-5, Florence Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Florence Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Florence Elementary School is 0.28, 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.
Florence Elementary School is ranked #14 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Florence Elementary School?
542 students attend Florence Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Florence Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Florence Elementary School?
Florence Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Florence Elementary School offer ?
Florence Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Florence Elementary School part of?
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