Desoto Central Elementary School vs. Lewisburg Elementary School
Should I attend Desoto Central Elementary School or Lewisburg Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Desoto Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Lewisburg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 765 students in grades 3-5, Desoto Central Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 534 students in grades 2-3, Lewisburg Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
3-5
2-3
Total Students
765 students
534 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#132 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#22 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
63%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 2 Students
-
257
Grade 3 Students
250
272
Grade 4 Students
247
-
Grade 5 Students
261
-
Ungraded Students
7
5
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
37%
9%
% White
42%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
14%
6%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.33
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
