Bentonia Gibbs School

Q: Is Bentonia Gibbs School a good school?

Bentonia Gibbs School ranks 264 th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bentonia Gibbs School is an elementary school in Bentonia, MS, serving 403 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Yazoo County School District, which is ranked 97 out of 130 districts in Mississippi and has a 1-star rating.

Bentonia Gibbs School faces significant challenges, as evidenced by its consistently low test scores, low statewide ranking, and high percentage of economically disadvantaged students. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly lower than the district and state averages. In the 2023-2024 school year, Bentonia Gibbs School ranked 264 out of 390 elementary schools in Mississippi, with a 2-star rating. However, the school's relatively balanced racial composition and lower student-teacher ratio may present opportunities for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.

When comparing Bentonia Gibbs School to nearby schools, it becomes evident that the school is underperforming compared to its peers. For instance, Eastside Elementary and Madison Station Elementary, both part of the Clinton Public School District and Madison County School District, respectively, consistently outperform Bentonia Gibbs School in test scores and statewide rankings.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

10340 Hwy 433 West
Bentonia, MS 39040

(662) 755-2270

District: Yazoo County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
264^th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,950

Student/teacher ratio: 10.7

Number of students: 375

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.3%

African American:

31.5%

Two or more races:

10.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bentonia Gibbs School ranks worse than 67.7% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.07. (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: White (56.3%), African American (31.5%), two or more races (10.1%). (See more...)

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

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bentonia Gibbs School is 10.7. (See more...)

Compare Bentonia Gibbs School employs 34.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bentonia Gibbs School is $14,950.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Bentonia Gibbs School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Yazoo County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Yazoo County School District 97^th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bentonia Gibbs School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MS State Percentile
2008	64.60	133^rd	394	66.2%
2009	57.74	173^rd	392	55.9%
2010	38.48	272^nd	403	32.5%
2011	42.33	260^th	418	37.8%
2012	33.88	294^th	414	29.0%
2013	33.46	293^rd	408	28.2%
2014	35.11	277^th	394	29.7%
2015	26.29	308^th	402	23.4%
2016	32.50	260^th	394	34.0%
2017	33.17	281^st	406	30.8%
2018	38.16	259^th	404	35.9%
2019	51.85	199^th	397	49.9%
2021	33.07	244^th	381	36.0%
2022	24.28	288^th	382	24.6%
2023	37.74	247^th	377	34.5%
2024	34.07	264^th	390	32.3%

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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 Bentonia Gibbs School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	176	141	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	320
1991	202	112	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	317
1992	230	209	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	439
1993	298	257	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	555
1994	322	244	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	566
1995	311	226	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	537
1996	311	226	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	537
1997	328	225	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	554
1998	342	240	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	582
1999	448	290	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	738
2000	478	294	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	779
2001	510	297	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	817
2002	561	291	6	5	0	n/a	n/a	863
2003	561	291	6	5	0	n/a	n/a	863
2004	454	232	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	694
2005	480	217	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	703
2006	495	214	3	4	1	n/a	n/a	717
2007	479	217	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	707
2008	493	220	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	722
2009	504	215	2	4	0	0	0	725
2010	512	200	2	4	0	0	13	731
2011	514	206	1	10	0	0	21	752
2012	492	184	1	10	0	0	22	709
2013	455	198	1	11	0	0	21	686
2014	381	163	1	15	0	0	21	581
2015	329	162	1	15	0	0	22	529
2016	312	168	3	15	0	0	31	529
2017	299	174	6	12	0	0	30	521
2018	284	171	6	9	0	0	30	500
2019	260	146	5	5	0	0	31	447
2020	251	168	4	3	0	0	36	462
2021	213	139	7	4	0	0	32	395
2022	222	146	5	4	0	0	32	409
2023	229	128	8	2	0	0	36	403
2024	211	118	5	3	0	0	38	375

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 Bentonia Gibbs School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	320	21.1	15.1	n/a
1991	317	24.8	12.7	n/a
1992	439	22.3	19.6	80.9
1993	555	29.0	19.1	81.8
1994	566	28.9	19.6	82
1995	537	33.9	15.8	75.6
1996	537	33.9	15.8	75.6
1997	554	33.1	16.7	75.6
1998	582	33.8	17.2	72.9
1999	738	39.3	18.8	81.3
2000	779	45.8	17.0	82.7
2001	817	46.9	17.4	84.1
2002	863	48.8	17.7	82.4
2003	863	48.8	17.7	82.4
2004	694	38.6	18.0	80.5
2005	703	41.3	17.0	76
2006	717	41.6	17.2	75.6
2007	707	42.2	16.8	79.1
2008	722	44.4	16.3	77.3
2009	725	41.0	17.7	77.7
2010	731	39.0	18.7	79.2
2011	752	39.7	18.9	80.7
2012	709	39.5	17.9	82.1
2013	686	38.2	17.9	81.2
2014	581	33.6	17.2	81.8
2015	529	32.0	16.5	100
2016	529	32.0	16.5	100
2017	521	29.9	17.4	100
2018	500	31.7	15.7	100
2019	447	33.1	13.4	100
2020	462	31.8	14.5	100
2021	395	29.6	13.3	100
2022	409	30.0	13.5	100
2023	403	34.5	11.6	100
2024	375	34.7	10.7	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 Bentonia Gibbs School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	320	21.1	15.1	n/a
1991	317	24.8	12.7	n/a
1992	439	22.3	19.6	80.9
1993	555	29.0	19.1	81.8
1994	566	28.9	19.6	82
1995	537	33.9	15.8	75.6
1996	537	33.9	15.8	75.6
1997	554	33.1	16.7	75.6
1998	582	33.8	17.2	72.9
1999	738	39.3	18.8	81.3
2000	779	45.8	17.0	82.7
2001	817	46.9	17.4	84.1
2002	863	48.8	17.7	82.4
2003	863	48.8	17.7	82.4
2004	694	38.6	18.0	80.5
2005	703	41.3	17.0	76
2006	717	41.6	17.2	75.6
2007	707	42.2	16.8	79.1
2008	722	44.4	16.3	77.3
2009	725	41.0	17.7	77.7
2010	731	39.0	18.7	79.2
2011	752	39.7	18.9	80.7
2012	709	39.5	17.9	82.1
2013	686	38.2	17.9	81.2
2014	581	33.6	17.2	81.8
2015	529	32.0	16.5	100
2016	529	32.0	16.5	100
2017	521	29.9	17.4	100
2018	500	31.7	15.7	100
2019	447	33.1	13.4	100
2020	462	31.8	14.5	100
2021	395	29.6	13.3	100
2022	409	30.0	13.5	100
2023	403	34.5	11.6	100
2024	375	34.7	10.7	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 Bentonia Gibbs School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2017	$9,248
2018	$9,937
2019	$9,842
2020	$12,414
2021	$12,914
2022	$14,950

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bentonia Gibbs School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 199^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 247^th of 377 Elementary schools	15.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bentonia Gibbs School)	60.3	44.2	16.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Yazoo County School District)	53.9	40.8	13.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bentonia Gibbs School)	67.6	38.3	29.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Yazoo County School District)	62.5	31.3	31.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bentonia Gibbs School)	33	38.4	5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Yazoo County School District)	27.7	34.3	6.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bentonia Gibbs School)	42.4	46.2	3.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Yazoo County School District)	35.8	41.4	5.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bentonia Gibbs School)	30.6	39.3	8.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Yazoo County School District)	25.7	31.4	5.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bentonia Gibbs School)	29.1	27.3	1.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Yazoo County School District)	29.3	23.2	6.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Bentonia Gibbs School)	63.4	71.7	8.3%
5th Grade Science (Yazoo County School District)	54.6	62.1	7.5%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	447	403	9.8%
African American	146	128	12.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	5	8	60%
Hispanic	5	2	60%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	260	229	11.9%
Two or More Races	31	36	16.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Bentonia Gibbs School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)			MAAP Mathematics (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 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Bentonia Gibbs School	Public	PK, KG-5	10340 Hwy 433 West	Bentonia	39040	Yazoo County	Yazoo County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 755-2270	375	35	10.7	100.0%	211 (56.3%)	118 (31.5%)	3 (0.8%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (10.1%)	34.1	264^th of 390 public elementary schools	32.3%		37.7	247^th of 377 public elementary schools	34.5%	17	44.2	50.8	27.1	29.3	55.0	36.0	64.0	$14,950
East Flora Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4759 Hwy 22 East	Flora	39071	Madison County	Madison County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 879-8724	233	25	9.2	85.4%	51 (21.9%)	174 (74.7%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	56.3	172^nd of 390 public elementary schools	55.9%		34.8	258^th of 377 public elementary schools	31.6%	86	40.7	63.6	50.0	51.6	45.4	59.4	80.5	$15,755
Mannsdale Upper Elementary	Public	3-5	371 Mannsdale Road	Madison	39110	Madison County	Madison County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 879-3433	585	40	14.5	13.2%	428 (73.2%)	112 (19.1%)	6 (1.0%)	25 (4.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.2%)	93.9	12^th of 390 public elementary schools	96.9%		96.2	6^th of 377 public elementary schools	98.4%	6	88.2	88.1	74.1	87.7	85.6	83.0	83.6	$10,248
Mannsdale Elementary	Public	K-2	443 Mannsdale Road	Madison	39110	Madison County	Madison County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 879-0309	603	46	13.1	12.3%	432 (71.6%)	116 (19.2%)	10 (1.7%)	33 (5.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.5%)								(n/a)								$10,033
McCoy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1835 School Dr	Yazoo City	39194	Yazoo County	Yazoo City Municipal School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 746-5800	882	58	15.2	100.0%	5 (0.6%)	857 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.1%)	6.6	382^nd of 390 public elementary schools	2.1%		3.2	377^th of 377 public elementary schools	0.0%	5	20.0	20.5	26.8	17.3	18.9	25.0	41.1	$9,468
Madison Station Elementary School	Public	K-5	459 Reunion Parkway	Madison	39110	Madison County	Madison County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 856-6246	1,014	73	13.8	13.3%	686 (67.7%)	154 (15.2%)	11 (1.1%)	127 (12.5%)	2 (0.2%)	5 (0.5%)	29 (2.9%)	96.4	5^th of 390 public elementary schools	98.7%		97.1	2^nd of 377 public elementary schools	99.5%	3	93.6	90.6	83.7	88.9	82.3	89.3	92.9	$9,805
Reuben B. Myers Canton School Of Ar	Public	PK, KG-5	357 Old Yazoo Road	Canton	39046	Madison County	Canton Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 855-7819	386	28	13.8	100.0%	7 (1.8%)	351 (90.9%)	26 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	47.7	212^th of 390 public elementary schools	45.6%		44.1	211^th of 377 public elementary schools	44.0%	1	53.5	51.9	65.7	25.3	38.9	57.1	91.4	$12,204
Linwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3439 Vaughan Road	Vaughan	39179	Yazoo County	Yazoo County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 673-9191	162	12	13.1	100.0%	7 (4.3%)	151 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)	25.7	302^nd of 390 public elementary schools	22.6%		7.9	366^th of 377 public elementary schools	2.9%	64	61.1	32.0	35.0	50.0	20.0	35.0	50.0	$16,016
Northside Elementary	Public	2-3	451 Arrow Drive	Clinton	39056	Hinds County	Clinton Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 924-7531	710	36	19.4	51.0%	244 (34.4%)	368 (51.8%)	30 (4.2%)	40 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.9%)								(n/a)	75.4			77.0				$8,979
Eastside Elementary	Public	4-5	453 Arrow Drive	Clinton	39056	Hinds County	Clinton Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 924-7261	730	48	15.0	49.5%	228 (31.2%)	378 (51.8%)	27 (3.7%)	56 (7.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (5.3%)	93.3	14^th of 390 public elementary schools	96.4%		93.2	13^th of 377 public elementary schools	96.6%	1		81.9	68.2		88.0	86.2	89.2	$8,772

Frequently Asked Questions about Bentonia Gibbs School

How many students attend Bentonia Gibbs School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 375 students attended Bentonia Gibbs School.

Is Bentonia Gibbs School a good school?

Bentonia Gibbs School ranks 264^th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Bentonia Gibbs School in?

Yazoo County School District

What is the racial makeup of Bentonia Gibbs School?

Students at Bentonia Gibbs School are 56% White, 31% African American, 10% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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