Serving 182 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James Rosser 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
182 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)15-19%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
98%
47%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% MS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% MS state average).
How many students attend James Rosser Elementary School?
182 students attend James Rosser Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of James Rosser Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Rosser Elementary School?
James Rosser Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does James Rosser Elementary School offer ?
James Rosser Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is James Rosser Elementary School part of?
James Rosser Elementary School is part of Sunflower Cty Consolidated School District.
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