Serving 112 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Poindexter 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 was 11-19% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Poindexter Elementary School?
112 students attend Poindexter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Poindexter Elementary School students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poindexter Elementary School?
Poindexter Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Poindexter Elementary School offer ?
Poindexter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Poindexter Elementary School part of?
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