Western Line School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 4 public schools in Western Line School District, serving 1,955 students. Western Line School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Mississippi.
- Public schools in Western Line School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
- The top ranked public schools in Western Line School District are O'bannon Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School and Riverside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 56% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Mississippi public school average of 16:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Western Line School District |
| School District Website | http://www.westernline.org |
| School District Phone Number | (662) 335-7186 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MS) |
| # of Schools | 4 Schools | 1,068 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,955 Students | 480,718 Students |
| # of Teachers | 124 Teachers | 31,216 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
District Comparison
- Western Line School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 150 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MS) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #79 out of 150 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 43% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 39% |
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| Graduation Rate | 80-84% | 84% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.58 |
| # of American Indian Students | 3 Students | 3,552 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 1 Student | 5,156 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 59 Students | 17,921 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 3% | 4% |
| # of Black Students | 1,108 Students | 232,162 Students |
| % Black Students | 57% | 48% |
| # of White Students | 780 Students | 211,371 Students |
| % White Students | 40% | 44% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 306 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 4 Students | 10,250 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | n/a | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 68 | 5,730 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 152 | 36,264 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 150 | 36,605 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 159 | 36,620 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 147 | 38,169 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 135 | 39,092 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 158 | 39,023 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 158 | 35,974 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 150 | 36,060 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 151 | 35,800 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 150 | 35,864 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 131 | 34,503 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 131 | 32,346 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 104 | 31,047 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 11 | 7,621 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $9,630 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,773. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $9,409 is less than the state median of $10,428. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MS) |
| Total Revenue | $19 MM | $22 MM |
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| Spending | $18 MM | $21 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $9,630 | $10,773 |
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| Revenue / Student | $9,409 | $10,428 |
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Western Line School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- O'bannon Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 44%Rank:7/Top 50%1203 S. Raceway Road10
Greenville, MS 38704
(662) 332-4830
Grades: PK-6 | 538 students
- Riverside Elementary School Math: 38% | Reading: 40%Rank:6/Top 50%939 Riverside Road10
Avon, MS 38723
(662) 335-4528
Grades: PK-6 | 592 students
- Riverside High School Math: 37% | Reading: 27%Rank:5/Bottom 50%939 Riverside Road10
Avon, MS 38723
(662) 335-4527
Grades: 7-12 | 405 students
- O'bannon High School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 21%Rank:2/Bottom 50%1203 S. Raceway Road10
Greenville, MS 38701
(662) 335-2637
Grades: 7-12 | 420 students
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