Serving 634 students in grades 3-4, Petal Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 70% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Petal Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Petal Elementary School is 0.47, 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.
Petal Elementary School is ranked #58 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Petal Elementary School?
634 students attend Petal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Petal Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 6% 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 Petal Elementary School?
Petal Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Petal Elementary School offer ?
Petal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is Petal Elementary School part of?
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