Lillie Burney Steam Academy

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Rating

Bottom 50%

Lillie Burney Steam Academy serves 295 students in grades 6.

Lillie Burney Steam Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6
Enrollment: 295 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lillie Burney Steam Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

Lillie Burney Steam Academy's student population of 295 students has grown by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6

Total Students

295 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

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School Rankings

Lillie Burney Steam Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Lillie Burney Steam Academy is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (MS)

Overall Testing Rank

#497 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Lillie Burney Steam Academy, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

22%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lillie Burney Steam Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

23%

35%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lillie Burney Steam Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Lillie Burney Steam Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

86%

48%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Lillie Burney Steam Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

43%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.25

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Lillie Burney Steam Academy and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Hattiesburg Public School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lillie Burney Steam Academy's ranking?

Lillie Burney Steam Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).

How many students attend Lillie Burney Steam Academy?

295 students attend Lillie Burney Steam Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

86% of Lillie Burney Steam Academy students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Lillie Burney Steam Academy?

Lillie Burney Steam Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.

What grades does Lillie Burney Steam Academy offer ?

Lillie Burney Steam Academy offers enrollment in grades 6

What school district is Lillie Burney Steam Academy part of?

Lillie Burney Steam Academy is part of Hattiesburg Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6
Enrollment: 295 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education