Serving 229 students in grades Kindergarten-4, H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4) 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4)'s student population of 229 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4) 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 H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4) is 0.67, which is more 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
#571 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
15%
5%
Black
46%
47%
White
31%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4)'s ranking?
H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4) is ranked #571 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4)?
229 students attend H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4) students are Black, 31% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4)?
H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4) has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4) offer ?
H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4) part of?
H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4) is part of Marshall Co School District.
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