The top reported proficiency rate is 23% in Science. The lowest is 8% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Amanda Elzy Junior High School
Amanda Elzy Junior High School sits on Elzy Avenue in Greenwood, a small city at the eastern edge of the Mississippi Delta and the seat of Leflore County. The school serves grades six through eight as part of the Greenwood-Leflore Consolidated School District, a district formed from the merger of what were previously two separate school systems. Greenwood's economy runs on agriculture and agribusiness, with manufacturing, healthcare, and education also present. The downtown has seen sustained renovation work, with restored late-nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century buildings, a boutique hotel, galleries, and museums, while the surrounding area keeps its Delta character. Major highways pass through the city, Amtrak connects it to New Orleans and Chicago, and a regional airport sits just east of town.
The most pressing thing a parent needs to know is that publicly reported district information indicates Amanda Elzy Junior High was merged with Greenwood Middle in October 2025. This means the campus a family might be looking at today may no longer operate as a standalone school. The district has been undergoing broader reorganization, with several school closures and consolidations since its formation, and its school count has declined in recent years. Anyone considering this school should confirm directly with the district whether the campus is still open and where students are now assigned.
Looking at the academic picture from the most recent state assessments, proficiency rates in both math and English language arts were very low across all three grade levels. In math, only a small fraction of tested students reached proficiency in each grade. English language arts results were similar, with the highest proficiency coming in eighth grade but still at a level well below what most families would want to see. Eighth-grade science was the strongest relative result, with roughly a quarter of tested students demonstrating proficiency. Participation rates were not available in the data provided. No multi-year trend data was available, so it is not possible to say from this information whether scores are improving or declining over time. A parent may want to ask the school or district directly what improvement plans are in place and how recent restructuring has affected instruction.
The school is small for its grade band. Its enrollment is predominantly Black, with a small Hispanic presence and no other racial or ethnic groups reported. Every student qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, which reflects the economic conditions in the surrounding community. The Leflore County housing market is quite affordable relative to both state and national benchmarks, with typical home values running well below the Mississippi statewide figure and far below the national one. The estimated price-to-income ratio sits near the national average, and mortgage rates remain elevated relative to recent years. For families connected to the local agricultural or manufacturing economy, housing costs are not a major barrier, but incomes in the area are modest.
Several categories of information were missing from what was available. Special-population data, including counts and rates for students with individualized education programs and English learners, was not reported. Discipline, course access, staffing, and attendance figures were absent. The school's locale classification, Title I status, and any magnet or special program designations were not specified, though the school is not a charter. No comparison data against neighboring schools or districts was provided. Civil-rights data was empty, and no information on extracurricular or academic program offerings was included.
What the available data describes is a small, high-poverty middle school in a historic Delta town, serving a nearly entirely Black student body, with state test results that indicate substantial academic challenges across core subjects. The district's recent consolidation and the reported merger of this campus with Greenwood Middle add another layer of uncertainty. Families with a connection to Greenwood who are weighing this option should talk directly with the district about where their child would actually attend school, what academic supports are being provided, and how the reorganized campus is structured.
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