Serving 252 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Baxterville School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Baxterville School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Baxterville School's student population of 252 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Baxterville School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Baxterville School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#323 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
1%
47%
White
96%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baxterville School's ranking?
Baxterville School is ranked #323 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Baxterville School often compared to?
Baxterville Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Purvis Lower Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Baxterville School?
252 students attend Baxterville School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Baxterville School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baxterville School?
Baxterville School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Baxterville School offer ?
Baxterville School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Baxterville School part of?
Baxterville School is part of Lamar County School District.
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