West Lincoln School
West Lincoln School serves 778 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
West Lincoln School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 56% (majority Black).
Top Placements
West Lincoln School places among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
West Lincoln School's student population of 778 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2012) |
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
Total Students | 778 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
West Lincoln School is ranked within the top 20% of all 825 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of West Lincoln School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #116 out of 825 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 39% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | n/a | 1% |
Hispanic | n/a | 4% |
Black | 10% | 48% |
White | 89% | 44% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.58 |
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Graduation Rate | 80-89% | 84% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 69% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 6% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Lincoln County School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to West Lincoln School is Bogue Chitto School (7.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bogue Chitto Bogue Chitto School Math: 29% | Reading: 42%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 715 students10
7.5 miles
385 West Monticello Street
Bogue Chitto, MS 39629
(601) 734-2723 7.5 K-12 715 - Brookhaven Brookhaven Elementary School Math: 26% | Reading: 35%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-4 | 509 students10
9.3 miles
300 S Church Street
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-3139 9.3 3-4 509 - Brookhaven Lipsey School Math: 27% | Reading: 31%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-6 | 444 students10
9.3 miles
412 Drury Lane
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-6148 9.3 5-6 444 - Brookhaven Loyd Star School Math: 20% | Reading: 36%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 813 students10
9.4 miles
1880 Hwy 550 Nw
Brookhaven, MS 39601
(601) 833-3473 9.4 K-12 813 - Brookhaven Middle School For The Arts Grades: 11-12 | 141 students
9.4 miles
308 West Cherokee Street
Brookhaven, MS 39602
(601) 823-1300 9.4 11-12 141
School Reviews
2 Not happy. Parent teacher communicate is minimum and the administration encourages minimum contact. When asked for more contact, parent was brushed off. Administration has no interest in parent efforts or simple resolution to problems. Kids are taught to test high on tests, not thinking for themselves. Administration and teacher got offended when questioned. Would not recommend. - Posted by Parent - 39601 |
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