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Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) vs. Mary Reid School (K-4)

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School Overview

School
Byhalia Elementary School (K-4)
172 Highway 309 North
Byhalia, MS 38611
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Mary Reid School (K-4)
160 Pontotoc Avenue
Potts Camp, MS 38659
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 504 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) 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 21% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
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).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
504 students
247 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mary Reid School (K-4) over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Byhalia Elementary School (K-4).
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mary Reid School (K-4).
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mary Reid School (K-4) over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Marshall County School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mary Reid School (K-4) with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Marshall County School District and the state of Mississippi, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#746 out of 795 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
#429 out of 795 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Byhalia Elementary School (K-4), encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mary Reid School (K-4), encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in MS)
60-64%
(Top 30% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Marshall County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mary Reid School (K-4) who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Marshall County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Marshall County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mary Reid School (K-4) who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Marshall County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mary Reid School (K-4) by grade.
Kindergarten Students
85
45
Grade 1 Students
98
49
Grade 2 Students
87
50
Grade 3 Students
123
59
Grade 4 Students
103
36
Ungraded Students
8
8

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Byhalia Elementary School (K-4), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Marshall County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mary Reid School (K-4), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Marshall County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Hispanic
20%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Byhalia Elementary School (K-4), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Marshall County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mary Reid School (K-4), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Marshall County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
43%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Byhalia Elementary School (K-4), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Marshall County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mary Reid School (K-4), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Marshall County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
27%
58%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Byhalia Elementary School (K-4), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Marshall County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mary Reid School (K-4), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Marshall County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Byhalia Elementary School (K-4), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Marshall County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mary Reid School (K-4), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Marshall County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.70
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Byhalia Elementary School (K-4), juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Marshall County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mary Reid School (K-4), juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Marshall County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Byhalia Elementary School (K-4), juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Marshall County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mary Reid School (K-4), juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Marshall County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
(18-19 School Year Data)
4%
(18-19 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Byhalia Elementary School (K-4), juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Marshall County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2018-19 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mary Reid School (K-4), juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Marshall County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2018-19 school year.
 
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