Mcevans School

601 Hwy 61 North, Post Office
Shaw, MS 38773
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Bottom 50%
Serving 195 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mcevans School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 195 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 9%
  • : 18%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Mcevans School's student population of 195 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
195 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Mcevans School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
(18-19)
9%
46%
(18-19)
18%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
5%
Black
93%
47%
White
2%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MS state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% MS state average).
How many students attend Mcevans School?
195 students attend Mcevans School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Mcevans School students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcevans School?
Mcevans School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mcevans School offer ?
Mcevans School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Mcevans School part of?
Mcevans School is part of West Bolivar Cons School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 195 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 9%
  • : 18%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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