Byhalia Elementary School (K-4)

Summary:

Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) is a public elementary school serving 553 students in grades K-4 in the Marshall County School District in Byhalia, Mississippi. The school faces significant challenges, consistently underperforming compared to state and district averages on academic assessments and ranking in the bottom quartile of Mississippi elementary schools.

Byhalia Elementary School's academic performance is a major concern, with only 32.2% of 3rd graders and 30.3% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, and just 14.5% of 3rd graders and 22.2% of 4th graders proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 57.7%, 57.1%, 53.3%, and 55% respectively. The school has received 0 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger for the past three years, indicating it is among the lowest-performing schools in Mississippi. This performance gap is stark when compared to nearby schools like Pleasant Hill Elementary, where 65.3% of 3rd graders and 64.9% of 4th graders were proficient or better in ELA.

Byhalia Elementary School also faces challenges related to the socioeconomic status of its student population, with over 99% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While the school has seen a decrease in its student-teacher ratio in recent years, from 18.5 in 2020-2021 to 13.8 in 2022-2023, its spending per student of $7,089 in 2018-2019 is slightly lower than the nearby Desoto County School District schools, which range from $7,132 to $8,191 per student. Addressing these key areas through targeted interventions and additional resources could help Byhalia Elementary School improve its academic performance and outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public K-4

 172 Highway 309 North
       Byhalia, MS  38611


(662) 838-6980

District: Marshall County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
373rd of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,089 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  553

Racial breakdown:

African American:
43.0%
White:
27.8%
Hispanic:
19.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) ranks worse than 95.6% of elementary schools in Mississippi. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Marshall County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.86. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) has the largest elementary school student body size in the Marshall County School District. Student population at Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (43%), White (27.8%), Hispanic (19.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Marshall County School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) is 13.8, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Marshall County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) employs 39.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) is $7,089, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Marshall County School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Marshall County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Marshall County School District 98th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Byhalia Elementary School (K-4)

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 17.45 347th 394 11.9%
2009 12.59 368th 392 6.1%
2010 20.61 345th 403 14.4%
2011 27.70 336th 418 19.6%
2012 19.56 375th 414 9.4%
2013 21.72 352nd 408 13.7%
2014 28.01 318th 394 19.3%
2015 21.84 333rd 402 17.2%
2016 39.00 235th 394 40.4%
2017 26.43 305th 406 24.9%
2018 25.35 309th 404 23.5%
2019 32.86 276th 397 30.5%
2021 23.82 275th 381 27.8%
2022 12.98 348th 382 8.9%
2023 9.20 362nd 377 4.0%
2024 8.86 373rd 390 4.4%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) Test Scores
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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Tuesday, September 13, 2016

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Enrollment information for Byhalia Elementary School (K-4)

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 421 666 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1087
1991 414 671 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1089
1992 383 644 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1029
1993 430 689 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1120
1994 373 654 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1031
1995 353 637 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 998
1996 353 637 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 998
1997 344 648 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 1002
1998 350 657 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1018
1999 377 674 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 1066
2000 355 671 2 20 0 n/a n/a 0 1048
2001 337 717 2 28 0 n/a n/a 0 1084
2002 341 666 0 27 0 n/a n/a 0 1034
2003 341 666 0 27 0 n/a n/a 0 1034
2004 369 640 2 31 1 n/a n/a 0 1043
2005 376 667 2 38 1 n/a n/a 0 1084
2006 395 687 3 61 1 n/a n/a 0 1147
2007 229 391 1 46 1 n/a n/a 0 668
2008 217 379 3 52 0 n/a n/a 0 651
2009 209 332 3 63 0 0 0 0 607
2010 205 306 3 59 0 0 15 0 588
2011 231 284 4 63 0 0 10 0 592
2012 208 279 4 68 0 0 22 0 581
2013 246 341 3 89 0 0 26 0 705
2014 256 351 3 81 0 0 30 0 721
2015 245 330 2 98 0 0 30 0 705
2016 265 327 2 109 0 0 32 0 735
2017 267 306 1 117 0 0 40 0 731
2018 265 301 1 128 0 0 44 0 739
2019 234 294 2 136 0 0 39 0 705
2020 208 277 0 133 0 0 50 0 668
2021 166 217 1 110 0 0 44 0 538
2022 160 249 0 115 0 0 45 0 569
2023 154 238 0 107 0 0 54 0 553

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 Byhalia Elementary School (K-4)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 1087 53.5 20.3 n/a
1991 1089 54.8 19.8 n/a
1992 1029 53.9 19.0 75.8
1993 1120 55.6 20.1 76.8
1994 1031 50.8 20.3 77.3
1995 998 50.8 19.6 77
1996 998 50.8 19.6 77
1997 1002 50.7 19.8 74.2
1998 1018 48.9 20.8 74.7
1999 1066 52.2 20.4 84.1
2000 1048 53.4 19.6 81.5
2001 1084 52.0 20.8 84.4
2002 1034 53.7 19.3 75.5
2003 1034 53.7 19.3 75.5
2004 1043 53.9 19.4 86.4
2005 1084 50.2 21.6 80.9
2006 1147 36.2 31.7 79.7
2007 668 28.8 23.2 82.5
2008 651 30.6 21.3 84.2
2009 607 30.4 20.0 82.7
2010 588 30.8 19.0 90.3
2011 592 31.0 19.0 92.9
2012 581 29.8 19.4 89.5
2013 705 34.7 20.2 89.9
2014 721 34.3 20.9 85
2015 705 38.0 18.5 88.5
2016 735 39.0 18.8 89.9
2017 731 36.5 19.9 89.5
2018 739 37.3 19.7 90.9
2019 705 38.5 18.2 90.2
2020 668 37.5 17.8 99.6
2021 538 29.0 18.5 99.4
2022 569 35.4 16.0 99.5
2023 553 39.8 13.8 100

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 Byhalia Elementary School (K-4)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 1087 53.5 20.3 n/a
1991 1089 54.8 19.8 n/a
1992 1029 53.9 19.0 75.8
1993 1120 55.6 20.1 76.8
1994 1031 50.8 20.3 77.3
1995 998 50.8 19.6 77
1996 998 50.8 19.6 77
1997 1002 50.7 19.8 74.2
1998 1018 48.9 20.8 74.7
1999 1066 52.2 20.4 84.1
2000 1048 53.4 19.6 81.5
2001 1084 52.0 20.8 84.4
2002 1034 53.7 19.3 75.5
2003 1034 53.7 19.3 75.5
2004 1043 53.9 19.4 86.4
2005 1084 50.2 21.6 80.9
2006 1147 36.2 31.7 79.7
2007 668 28.8 23.2 82.5
2008 651 30.6 21.3 84.2
2009 607 30.4 20.0 82.7
2010 588 30.8 19.0 90.3
2011 592 31.0 19.0 92.9
2012 581 29.8 19.4 89.5
2013 705 34.7 20.2 89.9
2014 721 34.3 20.9 85
2015 705 38.0 18.5 88.5
2016 735 39.0 18.8 89.9
2017 731 36.5 19.9 89.5
2018 739 37.3 19.7 90.9
2019 705 38.5 18.2 90.2
2020 668 37.5 17.8 99.6
2021 538 29.0 18.5 99.4
2022 569 35.4 16.0 99.5
2023 553 39.8 13.8 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Byhalia Elementary School (K-4)

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $933 (13.2%) $6,156 (86.8%) $7,089

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Byhalia Elementary School (K-4)

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 276th of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 362nd of 377 Elementary schools
 26.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Byhalia Elementary School (K-4))36.714.2
 22.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marshall County School District)35.923
 12.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Byhalia Elementary School (K-4))34.314.9
 19.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Marshall County School District)29.329.3
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Byhalia Elementary School (K-4))44.935
 9.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Marshall County School District)41.531.9
 9.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Byhalia Elementary School (K-4))27.430.2
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Marshall County School District)30.336.5
 6.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students705553
 21.6%
African American294238
 19%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic136107
 21.3%
Pacific Islander00
White234154
 34.2%
Two or More Races3954
 38.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.2%100%
 9.8%


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Students at Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) are 43% African American, 28% White, 19% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 553 students attended Byhalia Elementary School (K-4).

Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) ranks in the bottom 4.4% of Mississippi elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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