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Northwest Elementary School

Public | K-5 & ungraded | 520 students
 

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  • They do not teach Art. What happened to the Art program?

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Posted September 29, 2009
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They do not teach Art. What happened to the Art program?
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Posted August 30, 2009
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While this is the oldest elementary school in the Northwest Rankin School District, the current principal and assistant principal along with awesome teachers and other staff are unbelieveable! The attention, support, and education they provide is first rate! Keep up the great job!
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Posted December 5, 2003
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I have done a lot of research on the standards in other states, and I must say that NWE is doing a great job of preparing our students. I know that my son is reading on almost a third grade level and he is not quite half way through the first grade year. I get a behavior report every day....and I know that the students are learning.
—Submitted by Lisa Dodd, a parent

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Posted August 19, 2003
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I think the school is wonderful. The children seem to be learning more than some of my friends children in other schools. They have enjoyed all of their teachers. I have been highly impressed with the quality of the teachers so far. They have P.E. for the Kindergarten children. My only disappointment is that currently there is no art class. It helps children develop their true creativity. Kimberly Warren
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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 49% in 2010.

83 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
61%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

83 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
62%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts and math. The MCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 53% in 2010.

94 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
61%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

94 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
64%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts and math. The MCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

Language Arts

The state average for Language Arts was 51% in 2010.

97 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
58%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

97 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
71%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts and math. The MCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

Science

The state average for Science was 45% in 2010.

95 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
68%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Mississippi Science Test (MST) to test students in grades 5 and 8 in science. The MST is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 66% 46%
Black 30% 50%
Asian 2% 1%
Hispanic 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 28%N/A68%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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