Serving 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Philadelphia 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 22% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% 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: 431 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia Elementary School is 0.32, 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?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Philadelphia Elementary School?
431 students attend Philadelphia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Philadelphia Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Philadelphia Elementary School?
Philadelphia Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Philadelphia Elementary School offer ?
Philadelphia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Philadelphia Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 431 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
