Lawhon Elementary School vs. Pierce Street Elementary School
Should I attend Lawhon Elementary School or Pierce Street 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
Lawhon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Pierce Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 546 students in grades 2-5, Lawhon Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 45% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 378 students in grades 3-5, Pierce Street Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
2-5
3-5
Total Students
546 students
378 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#179 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#266 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
43%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 2 Students
138
-
Grade 3 Students
118
137
Grade 4 Students
133
125
Grade 5 Students
148
116
Ungraded Students
9
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
52%
48%
% White
35%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
