Serving 457 students in grades 5-6, Central 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 35% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 31% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 80% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
457 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)31%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
5%
Black
77%
47%
White
20%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
West Point Consolidated 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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% MS state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% MS state average).
How many students attend Central School?
457 students attend Central School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Central School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Central School?
Central School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central School offer ?
Central School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Central School part of?
Central School is part of West Point Consolidated School District.
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