Southern Choctaw Elementary School

About Southern Choctaw Elementary School

Southern Choctaw Elementary School is a public school located in the rural community of Wayne, Mississippi. It serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The school has a strong focus on providing a positive learning environment and preparing students for success in the future.
The school has a variety of programs to help students reach their full potential. These include a STEM program, a reading program, and a variety of extracurricular activities. The school also offers a variety of clubs and organizations such as the student council, the National Honor Society, and the Choctaw Choir.
The school also has a strong emphasis on community involvement. The school hosts a variety of events throughout the year such as the annual Choctaw Festival, which includes a parade and a variety of activities for students and their families.
Southern Choctaw Elementary School is committed to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment for all of its students. The school staff is dedicated to helping students reach their highest potential and to providing a quality education.

Address:	10935 Highway 17 Gilbertown, AL 36908
Phone:	(251) 843-2461
Site:	–
Grades:	PreK – 6
Enrollment:	289 students

Overview Southern Choctaw Elementary School

Southern Choctaw Elementary School serves 289 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Southern Choctaw Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Southern Choctaw Elementary School

Southern Choctaw Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Southern Choctaw Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.