Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts

1125 North 5th Avenue
Laurel, MS 39440
10/
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Top 1%
Serving 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 308 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Top 1% in MS
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts's student population of 308 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
308 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts ranks within the top 1% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MS)
#1 out of 805 schools
(Top 1%)
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85-89%
37%
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75-79%
35%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
4%
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Black
81%
47%
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White
11%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.33
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts's ranking?
Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts is ranked #1 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts often compared to?
Laurel Magnet School Of The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts?
308 students attend Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts students are Black, 11% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts?
Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts offer ?
Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts part of?
Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts is part of Laurel School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 308 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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