Amanda Elzy Junior High School

Summary:

Amanda Elzy Junior High School is a public middle school in Greenwood, Mississippi, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 235, predominantly African American. The school is part of the Greenwood-Leflore Consolidated School District, which is ranked 123 out of 130 school districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite its small class sizes, Amanda Elzy Junior High School consistently performs significantly below the state and district averages in standardized test scores across all subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science were all below 50%, lagging behind the state and district averages by a wide margin. This places the school in the bottom 10-15% of middle schools in Mississippi, ranking between 220 and 252 out of 243-264 schools in recent years. Additionally, the school has an extremely high rate of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with over 98% of students qualifying, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

In comparison, the nearby Greenwood Middle School, which is also part of the Greenwood-Leflore Consolidated School District, performs significantly better than Amanda Elzy Junior High School on standardized tests, with proficiency rates that are often 10-20 percentage points higher. This highlights the disparity in educational outcomes within the same district, suggesting that the challenges faced by Amanda Elzy Junior High School may be unique and require targeted interventions and support to improve academic performance.

Detail:

Public 6-8

604 Elzy Avenue
Greenwood, MS 38930

(662) 459-8008

District: Greenwood-Leflore Cons School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
252^nd of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,858

Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Number of students: 235

Racial breakdown:

African American:

91.5%

Hispanic:

7.7%

Two or more races:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Amanda Elzy Junior High School ranks worse than 95.5% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.19. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (91.5%), Hispanic (7.7%), two or more races (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Amanda Elzy Junior High School is 10.8. (See more...)

Compare Amanda Elzy Junior High School employs 21.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Amanda Elzy Junior High School is $14,858.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Amanda Elzy Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Amanda Elzy Junior High School 252^nd of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Amanda Elzy Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Greenwood-Leflore Cons School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Greenwood-Leflore Cons School District 123^rd of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Amanda Elzy Junior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MS State Percentile
2021	13.21	224^th	257	12.8%
2022	8.98	242^nd	257	5.8%
2023	14.46	220^th	243	9.5%
2024	8.19	252^nd	264	4.5%

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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Amanda Elzy Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2020	5	341	22	0	368
2021	5	279	20	0	304
2022	3	205	19	3	230
2023	0	215	18	2	235

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Amanda Elzy Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	368	26.6	13.8	100
2021	304	27.7	10.9	100
2022	230	21.5	10.6	98.7
2023	235	21.5	10.8	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Amanda Elzy Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	368	26.6	13.8	100
2021	304	27.7	10.9	100
2022	230	21.5	10.6	98.7
2023	235	21.5	10.8	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Amanda Elzy Junior High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$8,639
2020	$10,268
2021	$13,597
2022	$14,858

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)			MAAP Mathematics (2024)			MAAP Algebra I (2024)	MAAP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP Science 8th Grade	Total
Amanda Elzy Junior High School	Public	6-8	604 Elzy Avenue	Greenwood	38930	Leflore County	Greenwood-Leflore Cons School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 459-8008	235	22	10.8	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	215 (91.5%)	18 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	8.2	252^nd of 264 public middle schools	4.5%		14.5	220^th of 243 public middle schools	9.5%	32		10.1	17.6	11.0	17.2	33.3		40.4	$14,858
Leflore Legacy Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	500 W. Washington Street	Greenwood	38930	Leflore County	Leflore Legacy Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(662) 455-3697	241	23	10.5	100.0%	13 (5.4%)	214 (88.8%)	10 (4.1%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	17.9	221^st of 264 public middle schools	16.3%		9.6	230^th of 243 public middle schools	5.3%	9	21.3	19.7	31.6	25.3	32.1	35.0	100.0	43.3	$16,180
Greenwood Middle School	Public	7-8	1200 Garrard Avenue	Greenwood	38930	Leflore County	Greenwood-Leflore Cons School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 455-3661	244	22	11.3	100.0%	2 (0.8%)	239 (98.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	16.5	224^th of 264 public middle schools	15.2%		28.2	168^th of 243 public middle schools	30.9%	56		16.8	27.3		28.6	40.9		39.6	$15,319

Frequently Asked Questions about Amanda Elzy Junior High School

Is Amanda Elzy Junior High School a good school?

Amanda Elzy Junior High School ranks in the bottom 4.5% of Mississippi middle schools.

What district is Amanda Elzy Junior High School in?

Greenwood-Leflore Cons School District

How many students attend Amanda Elzy Junior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 235 students attended Amanda Elzy Junior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Amanda Elzy Junior High School?

Students at Amanda Elzy Junior High School are 91% African American, 8% Hispanic.

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