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New Augusta Elementary School

Public | PK-8 & ungraded | 269 students

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5 stars

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Posted December 7, 2011

The school has gotten better over the years. I have been involved in the school for 12 years and worked at the school for 5 years. Parent involvement is very low. The school staff is trying to do things to increase parental involvement and it seems to be working.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 3, 2009

New augusta is a small school that gives more one on one time.Thanks for all you have done for my kids .We love all the teachers there ,but mrs.Mizel,mrs.Pam h.,Mrs.Wilson,mrs.Renee,mrs.Boleware, and all their assistants holds a special place in our hearts.I am sure there will be more to add as the years go by. I am the parent of three kids at new augusta elm. We miss you mrs. Boleware hope you like your new school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 27, 2009

I love this school. The teachers are extremely professional, caring, and knowledgeable. The principal is extremely organized and very energetic. My kids love this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 22, 2006

loved my children attending this school. we will miss the closeness of the school due to us moving. it meant alot to know that ms. honey knew every child and the parents of each child.
—Submitted by cheryl, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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.

25 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
43%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

25 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
38%
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.

36 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
41%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

37 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
35%
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.

20 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
24%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2010.

20 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
39%

2008

 
 
57%
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.

34 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
33%

2008

 
 
23%
Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2010.

34 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
33%

2008

 
 
26%
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 52% in 2010.

22 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
23%

2008

 
 
38%
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2010.

22 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
27%
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.

25 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
31%
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2010.

25 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
41%
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.

20 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
38%
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

Science

The state average for Science was 43% in 2010.

25 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
44%
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.

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
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
White 65% 46%
Black 34% 50%
Hispanic 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian N/A 1%
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 76%N/A68%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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100 8th Ave South
New Augusta, MS 39462
Phone: (601) 964-3226

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