Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School serves 637 students in grades 4-6.
Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 637 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School's student population of 637 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
637 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#88 out of 805 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
2%
4%
Black
16%
47%
White
64%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
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 Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School's ranking?
Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School is ranked #88 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School?
637 students attend Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School?
Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School offer ?
Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School part of?
Harper Mc Caughan Elementary School is part of Long Beach School Dist School District.
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