Serving 305 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Williams-sullivan 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 was 23% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 13% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
305 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)23%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)13%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
100%
47%
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Holmes County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% MS state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% MS state average).
How many students attend Williams-sullivan Elementary School?
305 students attend Williams-sullivan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Williams-sullivan Elementary School students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Williams-sullivan Elementary School?
Williams-sullivan Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Williams-sullivan Elementary School offer ?
Williams-sullivan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Williams-sullivan Elementary School part of?
Williams-sullivan Elementary School is part of Holmes County School District.
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