Serving 93 students in grades Kindergarten-5, East Sunflower 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 11-19% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
93 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#705 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
87%
47%
White
9%
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%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Sunflower School's ranking?
East Sunflower School is ranked #705 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend East Sunflower School?
93 students attend East Sunflower School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of East Sunflower School students are Black, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Sunflower School?
East Sunflower School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does East Sunflower School offer ?
East Sunflower School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is East Sunflower School part of?
East Sunflower School is part of Sunflower Cty Cons School District.
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