N E Taconi Elementary School serves 422 students in grades 5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70% (which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 71% (which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 56%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5
Total Students
422 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)71%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
4%
5%
Black
14%
47%
White
78%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% MS state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% MS state average).
How many students attend N E Taconi Elementary School?
422 students attend N E Taconi Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of N E Taconi Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of N E Taconi Elementary School?
N E Taconi Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does N E Taconi Elementary School offer ?
N E Taconi Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5
What school district is N E Taconi Elementary School part of?
N E Taconi Elementary School is part of Ocean Springs School District.
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