Serving 190 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brown 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 15-19% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
190 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)15-19%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
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
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Jackson Public School District
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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% MS state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% MS state average).
How many students attend Brown Elementary School?
190 students attend Brown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Brown Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brown Elementary School?
Brown Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brown Elementary School offer ?
Brown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Brown Elementary School part of?
Brown Elementary School is part of Jackson Public School District.
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