Serving 394 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, William J Berry 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 30% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 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.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William J Berry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
William J Berry Elementary School's student population of 394 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
394 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
William J Berry Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William J Berry Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#581 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
97%
47%
White
2%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
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 is William J Berry Elementary School's ranking?
William J Berry Elementary School is ranked #581 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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend William J Berry Elementary School?
394 students attend William J Berry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of William J Berry Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William J Berry Elementary School?
William J Berry Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does William J Berry Elementary School offer ?
William J Berry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William J Berry Elementary School part of?
William J Berry Elementary School is part of East Jasper Consolidated Sch School District.
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