The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 71% (which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 68% (which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 51%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (09-10)
339 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)71%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)68%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)1%
1%
Hispanic
(09-10)3%
2%
Black
(09-10)35%
50%
White
(09-10)60%
46%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)1%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
53%
62%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% MS state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MS state average).
How many students attend South Corinth Elementary School?
339 students attend South Corinth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of South Corinth Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What school district is South Corinth Elementary School part of?
South Corinth Elementary School is part of Corinth School District.
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