Serving 833 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, North Jones 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 32% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 833 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
North Jones 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 North Jones Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
North Jones Elementary School is ranked #485 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are North Jones Elementary School often compared to?
North Jones Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Jones Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend North Jones Elementary School?
833 students attend North Jones Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of North Jones Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Jones Elementary School?
North Jones Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Jones Elementary School offer ?
North Jones Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is North Jones Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 833 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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