Serving 337 students in grades 3-6, Pierce Street Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher 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 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-6
Enrollment: 337 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Pierce Street Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pierce Street Elementary School is 0.62, 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.
What is Pierce Street Elementary School's ranking?
Pierce Street Elementary School is ranked #292 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Pierce Street Elementary School often compared to?
Pierce Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lawhon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Pierce Street Elementary School?
337 students attend Pierce Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Pierce Street Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pierce Street Elementary School?
Pierce Street Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pierce Street Elementary School offer ?
Pierce Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is Pierce Street Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-6
Enrollment: 337 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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