Serving 247 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Mary Reid School (K-4) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary Reid School (K-4) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Mary Reid School (K-4)'s student population of 247 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Motto
Home of the Cardinals
School Rankings
Mary Reid School (K-4) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Reid School (K-4) is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#429 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
30%
47%
White
58%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Reid School (K-4)'s ranking?
Mary Reid School (K-4) is ranked #429 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Mary Reid School (K-4) often compared to?
Mary Reid School (K-4)is often viewed alongside schools like Byhalia Elementary School (K-4), Galena Elementary School (K-7) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Mary Reid School (K-4)?
247 students attend Mary Reid School (K-4).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Mary Reid School (K-4) students are White, 30% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Reid School (K-4)?
Mary Reid School (K-4) has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mary Reid School (K-4) offer ?
Mary Reid School (K-4) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary Reid School (K-4) part of?
Mary Reid School (K-4) is part of Marshall Co School District.
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