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Northwest Elementary School vs. Northshore Elementary School

Should you attend Northwest Elementary School or Northshore Elementary 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.
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School Overview

School
Northwest Elementary School
500 Vine Dr.
Flowood, MS 39232
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Northshore Elementary School
110 Northshore Parkway
Brandon, MS 39047
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

Northwest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Northshore Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 495 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northwest Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher 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 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 565 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northshore Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher 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 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
495 students
565 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northwest Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northshore Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northwest Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northshore Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northwest Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northshore Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rankin 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 Northshore Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rankin 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

#71 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 10%)
#2 out of 795 schools in MS
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northwest Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northshore Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
71%
(Top 20% in MS)
91%
(Top 1% in MS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rankin 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 Northshore Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rankin County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
64%
(Top 10% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
77%
(Top 1% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rankin 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 Northshore Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rankin County School District and Mississippi public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Top 5% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 1% in MS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rankin 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 Northshore Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Rankin 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 Northwest Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Northshore Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
20
20
Kindergarten Students
79
90
Grade 1 Students
68
74
Grade 2 Students
83
85
Grade 3 Students
79
104
Grade 4 Students
87
85
Grade 5 Students
74
92
Ungraded Students
5
15

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northwest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rankin 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 Asian at Northshore Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rankin County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northwest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rankin 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 Northshore Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rankin 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
33%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northwest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rankin 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 Northshore Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rankin 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
51%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northwest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rankin 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 Northshore Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rankin 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
9%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northwest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rankin 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 Northshore Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rankin County School District and in Mississippi, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.63
0.42
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northwest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rankin 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 Northshore Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rankin 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
26%
22%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northwest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rankin 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 Northshore Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rankin 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%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northwest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rankin 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 reduced-price lunch at Northshore Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rankin County School District and Mississippi, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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