The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 33% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 51%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students (09-10)
526 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)33%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)40%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(09-10)1%
2%
Black
(09-10)77%
50%
White
(09-10)21%
46%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)1%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
99%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03)
8%
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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% MS state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MS state average).
How many students attend Liberty Elementary School?
526 students attend Liberty Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Liberty Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Liberty Elementary School offer ?
Liberty Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Liberty Elementary School part of?
Liberty Elementary School is part of Amite County School District.
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