The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 51%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students (09-10)
122 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)80-89%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)40-49%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
2%
Black
(09-10)92%
50%
White
(09-10)8%
46%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
93%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% MS state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MS state average).
How many students attend Hathorn Elementary School?
122 students attend Hathorn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Hathorn Elementary School students are Black, and 8% of students are White.
What grades does Hathorn Elementary School offer ?
Hathorn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Hathorn Elementary School part of?
Hathorn Elementary School is part of Carroll County School District.
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