The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 51%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
290 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)35-39%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)30-34%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(09-10)1%
1%
Asian
(09-10)1%
1%
Hispanic
(09-10)12%
2%
Black
(09-10)86%
50%
White
(09-10)n/a
46%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
95%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% MS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MS state average).
How many students attend Stainton Elementary School?
290 students attend Stainton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Stainton Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Stainton Elementary School offer ?
Stainton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Stainton Elementary School part of?
Stainton Elementary School is part of Laurel School District.
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