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Desoto Central Elementary School vs. Lewisburg Elementary School

Should you attend Desoto Central Elementary School or Lewisburg Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Desoto Central Elementary School
2411 Central Parkway
Southaven, MS 38672
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Lewisburg Elementary School
1717 Craft Road
Olive Branch, MS 38654
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

Desoto Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

Lewisburg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 796 students in grades 3-5, Desoto Central Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 542 students in grades 2-3, Lewisburg Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
3-5
2-3
Total Students
796 students
542 students
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% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
36 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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Test Scores

#130 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 20%)
#6 out of 805 schools in MS
(Top 1%)
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This chart displays the overall school rank of Lewisburg Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
(Top 30% in MS)
84%
(Top 5% in MS)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Desoto Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lewisburg Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
(Top 20% in MS)
75%
(Top 5% in MS)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Desoto Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lewisburg Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
(Top 50% in MS)
85%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Desoto Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 2 Students
-
273
Grade 3 Students
267
269
Grade 4 Students
259
-
Grade 5 Students
264
-
Ungraded Students
6
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
1%
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% Hispanic
2%
2%
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% Black
41%
12%
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% White
39%
78%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
7%
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0.67
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Desoto Central Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the diversity score of Lewisburg Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
23%
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This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lewisburg Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
60%
77%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Desoto Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lewisburg Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
 
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