Serving 195 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Key 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to 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: 195 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Key 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 Key Elementary School is 0.04, 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Key Elementary School?
195 students attend Key Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Key Elementary School students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Key Elementary School?
Key Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Key Elementary School offer ?
Key Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Key Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 195 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
