Serving 230 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Virgil Jones Junior 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 10-14% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
230 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)10-14%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-24%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
5%
Black
95%
47%
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% MS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% MS state average).
How many students attend Virgil Jones Junior Elementary School?
230 students attend Virgil Jones Junior Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Virgil Jones Junior Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Virgil Jones Junior Elementary School offer ?
Virgil Jones Junior Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Virgil Jones Junior Elementary School part of?
Virgil Jones Junior Elementary School is part of Noxubee County School District.
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