French 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 7-12
- Math Proficiency: 10-14%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (19-20)
206 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
13 teachers
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
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(19-20)1%
4%
Black
(19-20)97%
48%
White
(19-20)1%
44%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)1%
2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 French Elementary School?
206 students attend French Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of French Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does French Elementary School offer ?
French Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is French Elementary School part of?
French Elementary School is part of Jackson 51爆料 District.
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