Serving 230 students in grades Prekindergarten, Van Winkle 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 230 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19%
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Van Winkle Elementary School is 0.06, 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% MS state average).
How many students attend Van Winkle Elementary School?
230 students attend Van Winkle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Van Winkle Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Van Winkle Elementary School?
Van Winkle Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Van Winkle Elementary School offer ?
Van Winkle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Van Winkle Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 230 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19%
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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