Serving 362 students in grades 1-2, Church Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 1-2
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MS
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Church Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Church Hill Elementary School's student population of 362 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
362 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Church Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Church Hill Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#130 out of 805 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
4%
Black
82%
47%
White
15%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Church Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Church Hill Elementary School is ranked #130 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Church Hill Elementary School?
362 students attend Church Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Church Hill Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Church Hill Elementary School?
Church Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Church Hill Elementary School offer ?
Church Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2
What school district is Church Hill Elementary School part of?
Church Hill Elementary School is part of West Point Consolidated School Dist School District.
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