Serving 495 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northwest Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher 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 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 495 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Northwest Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northwest Elementary School is 0.63, 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.
Northwest Elementary School is ranked #128 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Northwest Elementary School often compared to?
Northwest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakdale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Northwest Elementary School?
495 students attend Northwest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Northwest Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Elementary School?
Northwest Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northwest Elementary School offer ?
Northwest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Northwest Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 495 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 64% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
