Serving 199 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Finch 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 6-9% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Top Rankings
Finch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
199 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#748 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
99%
47%
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Finch Elementary School's ranking?
Finch Elementary School is ranked #748 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Finch Elementary School?
199 students attend Finch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Finch Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Finch Elementary School?
Finch Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Finch Elementary School offer ?
Finch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Finch Elementary School part of?
Finch Elementary School is part of Wilkinson Co School District.
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