Mclaurin Elementary School
Mclaurin Elementary School serves 676 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Mclaurin Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Mclaurin Elementary School's student population of 676 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
Total Students | 676 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Mclaurin Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Mclaurin Elementary School is 0.38, 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 | #424 out of 825 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 39% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 1% | 1% |
Hispanic | 3% | 4% |
Black | 17% | 48% |
White | 77% | 44% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.58 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 69% | 69% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 6% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Rankin County School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Mclaurin Elementary School is Mclaurin Attendance Center (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Florence Middle School (6.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Florence Mclaurin Attendance Center Math: 26% | Reading: 39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 532 students10
0.1 miles
130 Tiger Drive
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2247 0.1 7-12 532 - Florence Florence Middle School Math: 68% | Reading: 48%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 589 students10
6.2 miles
123 Beverly Drive
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2862 6.2 6-8 589 - Florence Steen's Creek Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 549 students
6.2 miles
300 Highway 469 North
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-5724 6.2 K-2 549 - Florence Florence Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 63%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 3-5 | 589 students10
6.3 miles
285 Highway 469 North
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-8164 6.3 3-5 589 - Florence Florence High School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 742 students10
6.3 miles
232 Highway 469 North
Florence, MS 39073
(601) 845-2205 6.3 9-12 742
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