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Philadelphia Elementary School

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Philadelphia Elementary School ranks 268 th of 383 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

268^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 383 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Better than 30% of Mississippi elementary schools

Summary

Philadelphia Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 431 students in grades PK-6 in Philadelphia, Mississippi. The school is part of the Philadelphia Public School District, which is ranked 105 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Philadelphia Elementary School has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Mississippi elementary schools, with a current ranking of 268 out of 383 schools and a 2-star rating. The school faces several key challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 21.4% to 24.5% over the past few years, significantly below-average academic performance on state assessments, and a 100% free and reduced-price lunch rate, indicating a predominantly low-income student population. Interestingly, when compared to nearby schools like Union Elementary School, which is part of the higher-performing Union Public School District, Philadelphia Elementary School consistently underperforms, despite having a similar student-teacher ratio and socioeconomic status.

The analysis of Philadelphia Elementary School suggests that the school is facing systemic challenges that have not been adequately addressed, as its performance has remained relatively stagnant over the past decade. Addressing the underlying issues, such as high chronic absenteeism and the needs of the low-income student population, may be crucial for improving student outcomes at the school.

430

Students ?

13.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,061

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

406 Stribling Street
Philadelphia, MS 39350

(601) 656-1623

District: Philadelphia Public School District

Students who attend Philadelphia Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Philadelphia High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

81.2%

White:

8.6%

Two or more races:

4.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 40th percentile in 2015 → 30th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Mississippi average (39% vs 53% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 10 percentile points since 2015

!Mathematics scores 19 pts below the Mississippi average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school39%

District avg39%

Mississippi avg53%

268^th of 383

Mississippi public elementary schools ?

Bottom 30%▼ down 10 pts since 2015

From bottom 40% (2015) to bottom 30% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

105^th of 130Philadelphia Public School District among Mississippi districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	32.0	268 of 383	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	28.6	286 of 390	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	20.8	318 of 377	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	26.7	278 of 382	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	31.5	252 of 381	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	31.4	282 of 397	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	33.2	278 of 404	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	39.1	245 of 406	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	35.6	248 of 394	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	37.4	242 of 402	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2014	34.3	283 of 394	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	31.3	308 of 408	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	24.3	350 of 414	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	32.7	314 of 418	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	30.6	303 of 403	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	37.3	264 of 392	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	39.3	259 of 394	34.3%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

Science69%~ state avg

English Language Arts39%-12 vs state

Mathematics34%-19 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP English Language Arts (2025)				MAAP Mathematics (2025)				MAAP Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP Science 5th Grade	Total
Philadelphia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	406 Stribling Street	Philadelphia	39350	Neshoba County	Philadelphia Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 656-1623	430	32	13.3	100.0%	37 (8.6%)	349 (81.2%)	11 (2.6%)	10 (2.3%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.4%)	32	268^th of 383 public elementary schools	30.0%		28.6	286^th of 390 public elementary schools	26.7%	18	34.1	38.9	37.1	45.4	17.4	33.4	31.4	52.2	68.6	$13,061
Neshoba Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1002 St Francis Drive	Philadelphia	39350	Neshoba County	Neshoba County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 656-2182	1,419	87	16.3	67.5%	837 (59.0%)	229 (16.1%)	32 (2.3%)	6 (0.4%)	85 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	230 (16.2%)	77.8	69^th of 383 public elementary schools	82.0%		82.8	50^th of 390 public elementary schools	87.2%	19	67.0	64.1	59.7		55.3	81.3	65.9		77.9	$9,175
Pearl River Elementary School	Public	K-6	470 Industrial Road	Choctaw	39350	Neshoba County	Pearl River Elementary School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(601) 656-9051	413	47	8.7	99.3%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	413 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Tucker Elementary School	Public	K-8	126 East Tucker Circle	Philadelphia	39350	Neshoba County	Tucker Elementary School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(601) 656-8775	119	19	6.1	97.5%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	119 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Bogue Chitto Elementary School	Public	K-8	13241 Hwy 491 North	Philadelphia	39350	Neshoba County	Bogue Chitto Elementary School	(n/a)	No	No	Yes	(601) 389-1000	177	26	6.7	98.3%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	177 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Union Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	101 Forest Street	Union	39365	Newton County	Union Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 774-8257	410	28	14.9	99.3%	288 (70.2%)	98 (23.9%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.6%)	67.7	123^rd of 383 public elementary schools	67.9%		86.4	37^th of 390 public elementary schools	90.5%	86	53.9	58.6			56.6	70.7				$9,393

Frequently Asked Questions about Philadelphia Elementary School

Is Philadelphia Elementary School a good school?

Philadelphia Elementary School ranks 268^th of 383 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Philadelphia Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 430 students attended Philadelphia Elementary School.

What district is Philadelphia Elementary School in?

Philadelphia Public School District

What schools do graduates of Philadelphia Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Philadelphia Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Philadelphia High School

What is the racial makeup of Philadelphia Elementary School?

Students at Philadelphia Elementary School are 81% African American, 9% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

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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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