Serving 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oakland Heights Elementary School 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Oakland Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
328 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#723 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
5%
Black
91%
47%
White
3%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakland Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Oakland Heights Elementary School is ranked #723 out of 805 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Oakland Heights Elementary School?
328 students attend Oakland Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Oakland Heights Elementary School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakland Heights Elementary School?
Oakland Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oakland Heights Elementary School offer ?
Oakland Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Oakland Heights Elementary School part of?
Oakland Heights Elementary School is part of Meridian School District.
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