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Amanda Elzy High School

Public | 7-12 & ungraded | 618 students

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4 stars

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Posted March 25, 2010

Amanda Elzy High School is a school where alot of the kids have potential but they arent challenged to put it in work. It has no extra cirricular activities where students can attend as a way to stay out of trouble.
—Submitted by a student


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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 52% in 2010.

53 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
20%

2008

 
 
20%
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2010.

53 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
13%

2008

 
 
25%
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 46% in 2010.

47 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
30%

2008

 
 
21%
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2010.

47 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
21%
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 43% in 2010.

46 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
17%

2009

 
 
11%

2008

 
 
11%
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

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 80% in 2010.

129 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
54%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Subject Assessment Testing Program (SATP) to test students in English II, writing, algebra I, biology I and U.S. history at the completion of each course. Students must pass all parts of the SATP in order to graduate from high school. The SATP 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 pass the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 86% in 2010.

100 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
86%
English II

The state average for English II was 68% in 2010.

127 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
37%
U.S. History

The state average for U.S. History was 93% in 2010.

108 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
81%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Mississippi used the Subject Assessment Testing Program (SATP) to test students in English II, writing, algebra I, biology I and U.S. history at the completion of each course. Students must pass all parts of the SATP in order to graduate from high school. The SATP 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 pass the test.

See Mississippi's state standards

Source: Mississippi Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 99% 50%
Hispanic 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian N/A 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
White 0% 46%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 100%N/A68%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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604 Elzy Ave
Greenwood, MS 38930
Phone: (662) 453-3394

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