West Lincoln School vs. Loyd Star School
Should I attend West Lincoln School or Loyd Star 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
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
Loyd Star School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Total Students
634 students
749 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#82 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#383 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
40%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
42
80
Grade 1 Students
41
47
Grade 2 Students
45
45
Grade 3 Students
41
57
Grade 4 Students
45
59
Grade 5 Students
48
54
Grade 6 Students
43
51
Grade 7 Students
54
64
Grade 8 Students
57
64
Grade 9 Students
65
66
Grade 10 Students
44
59
Grade 11 Students
56
47
Grade 12 Students
43
45
Ungraded Students
10
11
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
11%
16%
% White
87%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.23
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
