Serving 377 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Raymond Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 was 43% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 44% (which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 67% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
377 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#405 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
59%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.1%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raymond Elementary School's ranking?
Raymond Elementary School is ranked #405 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Raymond Elementary School?
377 students attend Raymond Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Raymond Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Raymond Elementary School?
Raymond Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Raymond Elementary School offer ?
Raymond Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Raymond Elementary School part of?
Raymond Elementary School is part of Hinds County School District.
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