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Woodville Heights Elementary School (Closed 2023)

2930 Mcdowell Road Extension
Jackson, MS 39204
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 323 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Woodville Heights 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%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
323 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
This School
State Level (MS)
(17-18)
10-14%
43%
(17-18)
20-24%
39%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
97%
47%
White
2%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
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
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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 Woodville Heights Elementary School?
323 students attend Woodville Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Woodville Heights Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woodville Heights Elementary School?
Woodville Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Woodville Heights Elementary School offer ?
Woodville Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Woodville Heights Elementary School part of?
Woodville Heights Elementary School is part of Jackson Public School District.

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