Serving 185 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Osyka Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Osyka 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 Osyka Elementary School is 0.36, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Osyka Elementary School?
185 students attend Osyka Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Osyka Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Osyka Elementary School?
Osyka Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Osyka Elementary School offer ?
Osyka Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Osyka Elementary School part of?
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