Serving 882 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mccoy 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% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 882 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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Mccoy Elementary School's student population of 882 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
882 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
Mccoy Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mccoy 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
#786 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
97%
47%
White
1%
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)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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What is Mccoy Elementary School's ranking?
Mccoy Elementary School is ranked #786 out of 795 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Mccoy Elementary School?
882 students attend Mccoy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Mccoy Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mccoy Elementary School?
Mccoy Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mccoy Elementary School offer ?
Mccoy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mccoy Elementary School part of?
Mccoy Elementary School is part of Yazoo City Municipal School District.
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