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Public School | Grades PK-5 | Jackson Public School Dist

Sykes Elementary School is located in Jackson, MS and is one of 42 elementary schools in Jackson Public School District. It is a public school that serves 475 students in grades PK-5.

Sykes Elementary School made AYP in 2010. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Mississippi in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Sykes Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Sykes Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Mississippi average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Sykes Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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3555 Simpson St, Jackson, MS 39212

(601) 371-4303

Jackson Public School Dist

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 475

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Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Sykes Elementary School had 92% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Mississippi had 70% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

Black

85%

Hispanic

10%

White

Jackson Public School Dist District Spending

$8,170Per Pupil

The Jackson Public School Dist spends $8,170 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 57% on instruction, 36% on support services, 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Jackson Public School Dist District

20:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Sykes Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Mississippi average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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About the MCT

What is it?

The Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed in reading, language arts and math in grades 2 through 8.

How is it Scored?

Students are scored at one of four levels: minimal, basic, proficient, or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

About the MST

What is it?

The Mississippi Science Test (MST) is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed in science in grades 5 and 8.

How is it Scored?

Students are scored at one of four levels: minimal, basic, proficient and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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What is it?

Which Grades and Subjects?

How is it Scored?

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