South Perry Elementary School vs. Sand Hill School
Should you attend South Perry Elementary School or Sand Hill School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
South Perry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Community Size
Student Attention
Sand Hill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 234 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South Perry 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 is 35-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Serving 267 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sand Hill School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-8
Total Students
234 students
267 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
19 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#580 out of 795 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#343 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
47
37
Grade 1 Students
40
42
Grade 2 Students
47
33
Grade 3 Students
29
27
Grade 4 Students
34
26
Grade 5 Students
37
20
Grade 6 Students
-
22
Grade 7 Students
-
34
Grade 8 Students
-
26
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
32%
1%
% White
48%
93%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
19%
5%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
31%