Serving 410 students in grades 3-4, Brookhaven 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 51% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-4
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brookhaven Elementary School's student population of 410 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
410 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Brookhaven 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 Brookhaven Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#497 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)51%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
60%
47%
White
31%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brookhaven Elementary School's ranking?
Brookhaven Elementary School is ranked #497 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Brookhaven Elementary School?
410 students attend Brookhaven Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Brookhaven Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brookhaven Elementary School?
Brookhaven Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brookhaven Elementary School offer ?
Brookhaven Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brookhaven Elementary School part of?
Brookhaven Elementary School is part of Brookhaven School District.
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