Serving 323 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 ≥95% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 323 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MS
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts's student population of 323 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
323 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Year Founded
1891
School Calendar
School Rankings
Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts ranks within the top 1% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1 out of 795 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Black
88%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
4%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.5%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
7%
Showing 2005–2014. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts's ranking?
Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts is ranked #1 out of 795 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?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts?
323 students attend Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts?
Laurel Magnet School Of The Arts has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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