Serving 258 students in grades Kindergarten, Webb Preparatory 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 is 6-9% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9%
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Webb Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Webb Preparatory School's student population of 258 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 82% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Webb Preparatory School is 0.10, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)6-9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)6-9%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
95%
47%
White
1%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% MS state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% MS state average).
How many students attend Webb Preparatory School?
258 students attend Webb Preparatory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Webb Preparatory School students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Webb Preparatory School?
Webb Preparatory School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Webb Preparatory School offer ?
Webb Preparatory School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Webb Preparatory School part of?
Webb Preparatory School is part of Greenville School District.
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