Luther Branson School
Luther Branson School serves 245 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Luther Branson School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Luther Branson School places among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Luther Branson School's student population of 245 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 245 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Comparison
Luther Branson School is ranked within the top 20% of all 825 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Luther Branson School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #129 out of 825 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 4% |
| Black | 97% | 48% |
| White | 2% | 44% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 69% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Madison County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Luther Branson School is Velma Jackson High School (8.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Shirley D. Simmons Middle School (3.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Canton Shirley D. Simmons Middle School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 171 students10
3.0 miles
820 Sulphur Springs Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 855-2406 3 6-8 171 - Camden Camden Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 107 students10
4.8 miles
4784 Hwy 43 North
Camden, MS 39045
(662) 468-2833 4.8 PK-5 107 - Camden Velma Jackson High School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 305 students10
8.0 miles
2000 Loring Road, P. O. Box 12
Camden, MS 39045
(662) 468-2531 8 9-12 305 - Canton Huey L. Porter Middle School Math: 27% | Reading: 22%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 375 students10
10.7 miles
551 Finney Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 407-1819 10.7 6-8 375 - Canton Jimmie M. Goodloe Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 30%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 465 students10
10.7 miles
551 Finney Road
Canton, MS 39046
(601) 407-1810 10.7 K-5 465
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