Serving 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mcwillie Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MCWILLIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves the northeast part of Jackson, MS, covering an attendance zone of approximately 2.3 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcwillie Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mcwillie Elementary School's student population of 414 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
414 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mcwillie Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcwillie Elementary School is 0.43, 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
#52 out of 795 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
72%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)1.7%
26.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcwillie Elementary School's ranking?
Mcwillie Elementary School is ranked #52 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Mcwillie Elementary School often compared to?
Mcwillie Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clausell Elementary School, Johnson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Mcwillie Elementary School?
414 students attend Mcwillie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Mcwillie Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcwillie Elementary School?
Mcwillie Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mcwillie Elementary School offer ?
Mcwillie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcwillie Elementary School part of?
Mcwillie Elementary School is part of Jackson School District.
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