Jonestown Elementary School vs. Friars Point Elementary School
Should you attend Jonestown Elementary School or Friars Point 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.
School Overview
School
Jonestown Elementary School
330 Matagorda Road, P O Box 26
Clarksdale, MS 38614
Clarksdale, MS 38614
Rating
: 4/
Bottom 50%10
Friars Point Elementary School
350 South Street, P.o. Box 600
Clarksdale, MS 38614
Clarksdale, MS 38614
Rating
: 1/
Bottom 50%10
Top Rankings
Jonestown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Friars Point Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 143 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Jonestown 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Serving 153 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Friars Point 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
143 students
153 students
% Male | % Female
41% | 59%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#513 out of 795 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#722 out of 795 schools in MS
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
20-24%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
27
24
Grade 1 Students
19
15
Grade 2 Students
23
19
Grade 3 Students
16
24
Grade 4 Students
19
22
Grade 5 Students
13
16
Grade 6 Students
26
27
Ungraded Students
-
6
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
n/a
3%
% Black
100%
93%
% White
n/a
3%
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.00
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
