Serving 270 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Mary Reid School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary Reid School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Mary Reid School's student population of 270 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
270 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Motto
Home of the Cardinals
School Rankings
Mary Reid School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Reid School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#429 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
7%
Black
30%
45%
White
56%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Marshall County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Reid School's ranking?
Mary Reid School is ranked #429 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Mary Reid School?
270 students attend Mary Reid School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Mary Reid School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary Reid School?
Mary Reid School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mary Reid School offer ?
Mary Reid School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary Reid School part of?
Mary Reid School is part of Marshall County School District.
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