Serving 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bolton-edwards Elem./middle 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 is 32% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 347 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bolton-edwards Elem./middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Bolton-edwards Elem./middle School's student population of 347 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
347 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Bolton-edwards Elem./middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bolton-edwards Elem./middle School is 0.19, which is less 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
#534 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
90%
47%
White
2%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
26%
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 Bolton-edwards Elem./middle School's ranking?
Bolton-edwards Elem./middle School is ranked #534 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Bolton-edwards Elem./middle School often compared to?
Bolton-edwards Elem./middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Byram Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Bolton-edwards Elem./middle School?
347 students attend Bolton-edwards Elem./middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Bolton-edwards Elem./middle School students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bolton-edwards Elem./middle School?
Bolton-edwards Elem./middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bolton-edwards Elem./middle School offer ?
Bolton-edwards Elem./middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bolton-edwards Elem./middle School part of?
Bolton-edwards Elem./middle School is part of Hinds Co School District.
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