Loyd Star School vs. West Lincoln School
Should I attend Loyd Star School or West Lincoln 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
Loyd Star School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
West Lincoln School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 749 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Loyd Star School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to 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).
Serving 634 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, West Lincoln School ranks in the top 20% 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 48% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Total Students
749 students
634 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#383 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#82 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
58%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
80
42
Grade 1 Students
47
41
Grade 2 Students
45
45
Grade 3 Students
57
41
Grade 4 Students
59
45
Grade 5 Students
54
48
Grade 6 Students
51
43
Grade 7 Students
64
54
Grade 8 Students
64
57
Grade 9 Students
66
65
Grade 10 Students
59
44
Grade 11 Students
47
56
Grade 12 Students
45
43
Ungraded Students
11
10
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
16%
11%
% White
81%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.23
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
